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School: Dalystown (roll number 15307)

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Dalystown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Kathleen Grehan
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    that house is sure to follow.
    Three lights lighting at same time, in same room, also betokens death.
    A picture falling from wall, or resting place, is said to be an omen that some member of the household is about to die or change residence.
    A knife falling from the table, is a sign that a woman is about to visit the house. A fork falling foreshadows the visit of a man.
    It is regarded as unlucky;
    To commence cutting turf on Saturday.
    To commence ploughing on a
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Dympna Gavin
    Gender
    Female