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School: Clochar N. Muire, Loch gCarman

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Wexford, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Sr. Breandán
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0881, Page 315

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  1. Death (continued)

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    If a person is being buried and you let a handkerchief fall into the grave
    Gertie Boyle.
    If a Sacred Heart picture falls, it means that someone in the family is going to die.
    Stasia Cullen.
    If a white blackbird comes to the house, it means that someone in the family is going to die.
    May Haughton
    If the wick of a candle turns down it means some one will die
    Breda Fogarthy.
    If a cock crows when the clock strikes
    Someone will die
    Kathleen Barron
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Veronica Doyle
    Gender
    Female