School: Ceannanus Mór, Scoil na mBráthar
- Location:
- Kells, Co. Meath
- Teacher: An Br. M.L. Ó Séaghdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0703, Page 238
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- There are a number of superstitions in this district, for instance:-
1. If a fork falls on the ground a woman is coming
2. If a knife falls there is a man coming
3. If a coal falls out of the fire a friend is coming
4. If you meet a Blackbird on the road that is for sorrow.
5. If you meet two Blackbirds that is for luck.
6. If you meet three Blackbirds on the road that is a sign of marriage.
7. If a piece of soot falls down the chimney it is a sign of storm.
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- Collector
- Paul Higgins
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- New Market Street, Co. Meath
- Informant
- Mr Patrick Gibney
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 48
