School: Rashina, Athlone

Location:
Ros Eidhneach, Co. Uíbh Fhailí
Teacher:
S. Ó Cinnéide
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    If a hare crossed the path before you it is a sign of bad luck.
    A woman giving a setting of eggs is always to take something for them, or no birds would come out of the eggs.
    It is customary to spit on the luck penny when giving it to the buyer.
    The banshee cries certain families as the Galvin's, Kennedy's, Kelly's, Moran's, Dolans.
    If a person is sponsor for two children the same year one will die.
    Two members of the one family are not to marry the same year.
    A cat sitting with her back to the fire is a sign of bad weather.
    A crowing hen is immediately killed, being considered unatural and very unlucky.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. seánra
      1. creidiúint (~391)
        1. creidiúint choiteann (~2,535)
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