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School: Baile Giolla tSionáin (B.), An Gleann (roll number 11307)

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Ballygiltenan Upper, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Tadhg Ó Cathasaigh
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    death indicates that you will hear of a marriage.
    12. If a death occurs in your family, two other near relatives will soon die.
    13. Lost property is to be kept, for it is unlucky to part with your good fortune.
    14. If you see a shooting star, and can say before it disappears, "Money, money and that before Saturday night". You are sure to have your wish.
    15. Cocks crowing or dogs howling at unusual hours, mean that there is going to be a death in the family.
    16. If a lady lose a hairpin, she is going to lose a friend.
    17. If you break one thing, a teapot, or a cup. Two other things are bound to be broken soon. To avoid this loss, two pieces of sticks are then broken.
    18. If "Jacky the lantern" puts you astray at night. All you have to do is to take off your coat and put it on again inside out, and you will find your way.
    19. A fork to fall off the table is a sign that you may expect a lady visitor soon.
    20. If a knife falls, it is a man visitor who is coming.
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      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
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