School: Cor Dubh (roll number 13806)
- Location:
- Corduff, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: Mrs Flood
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- 1. If you meet a red-haired woman when you are on the way to the market you will have bad luck.
2. If you let a spoon fall and if you lift it, it is a disappointment for you and if any other person lifts it, then that person will get an introduction.
3. If you put your shoe on the table you will have bad luck.
4. If a spark flies out of the fire at you it is a sign that you are to get money.
5. If you see one magpie, it is a sign of bad luck.
6. If you get two spoons in your tea you will be at a wedding.
7. It is supposed to be unlucky to give milk to anybody at night unless you put a pinch of salt in it.
8. If there are tea leaves floating on top of your cup of tea it is a sign that you will get a letter very soon.(continues on next page)
