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School: St Mura's, Burnfoot

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Tievebane, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Seán Ó Gáibhtheacháin
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  1. Local Superstitions (continued)

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    Who ever spill salt is said to be in for a spell of bad luck.
    The first person at a well on May day is sure to be fortunate all year.
    To pass a pin lying on the ground without picking it up may have unlucky results.
    Wood should be touched by a pin or needle before handing it to another person.
    These are only a few of the Local Superstitions. There are many others. Sensible people put no belief in them.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Mc Glynn
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    John Dobbins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carnashannagh, Co. Donegal