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School: Drumatemple (B.) (roll number 7496)

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Drumatemple, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Michael Quinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0261, Page 019

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    track of an old one.
    102. When people are going to build a new house they put stones at the four corners. If the stones are knocked the place would be considered unlucky.
    103 If a writing pen falls from your hand and sticks in the floor, it is a sign that some one will leave the house.
    104. It is not lucky to open an umbrella inside the house.
    105. It is said a dog cries its own death.
    106. It is unlucky to give away a clucking hen.
    107. When a beast is suffering from worms the people make a knot called the "Worm Knot" three times over the beast for a cure.
    108. It is not right to go home from a wake house alone.
    109. If a person crossed your rod while you are fishing it is a sign you will catch no fish.
    110. If you drop your stick when you are driving cattle to a fair it is a sign will sell.
    111. It is bad luck to have a white house.
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