School: Johnstown, Arklow
- Location:
- Johnstown Lower, Co. Wicklow
- Teacher: Nelly Bolger
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- Old BeliefsWhen a picture falls from the wall someone in the house will die soonA rainbow over a church is a sign that someone will die in the ParishIf the cock crows at midnight someone in the house will die soonIf you meet a red haired woman when you are going on a long journey you are to have an accident before you returnIf a man dies and leaves something unfinished he will come back and complete the task no matter how many years he has to wait(continues on next page)