School: Ceannanus Mór, Scoil na mBráthar
- Location:
- Kells, Co. Meath
- Teacher: An Br. M.L. Ó Séaghdha
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- (continued from previous page)7. If you find an old shoe and on the same day you find an old horse-shoe you will be seventy years of age.
8. If a person spills salt that is a sign that he will be in trouble.
9. If a cock crows before midnight that is the sign of a death.
- (1) If your gloves fall on leaving the house you are certain to meet with disappointment.
(2) If you see a dog eating grass it is a sign of rain.
(3) If a moth flies around you expect a letter.
(4) If you see a group of bubbles in your tea you will receive money.
(5) If a tea-leaf is on the rim of your tea-cup a letter is posted to you.
(6) If a cock crows at your door prepare for a visitor.
(7) If a man pokes the fire, he has a bad temper.
(8) If you see a red haired woman first thing in the morning you will have bad luck.
(9) If there is a blue flame in the fire, there will be a storm.
(10) If a red spark remains on a candle after it has been blown out it is the sign of a letter.(continues on next page)
