School: Moynalty (B.)
- Location:
- Maigh nEalta, Co. na Mí
- Teacher: Uillford Ó Maoilmhichil
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“People in this district often make the sign of the cross on the cow's back with the milk.”
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- Patrick Sheridan
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ballair, Co. na Mí
- Informant
- Mrs Sheridan
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 50
- Address
- Ballair, Co. na Mí
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“If a coal falls off the fire it is a sign of company coming.”
If a coal falls off the fire it is a sign of company coming.
If a spider creeps over one, it is a sign of new clothes.
If the palm of the hand is itchy, you will get money.
If a straw trails on a persons boot - a stranger is coming.