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School: Stamullen (roll number 3181)

Location:
Stamullen, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Uí Ghamhna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0685, Page 379

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  1. Local Beliefs (continued)

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    your hand on a piece of wood.
    "Put it to wood and it's sure to be good."
    If your left hand is itchy you will be shaking hands with somebody.
    If your nose is itchy you will be getting a present.
    If sparks fly out of the fire it is a sign of money.
    A crowing hen is a sign of bad luck,
    "A whistling woman
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