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School: Carrigaline, Ráth Mhór

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Carrigaline, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Mhic Conchoille
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0357, Page 066

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    Dont wash in the same water another person has washed in without spitting in it.
    Old women spit into a new baby's face when they meet it first.
    You spit on money for luck.
    It is not lucky to bring the hawthorn bloom into house
    The flower of the Dandelion is avoided by all children they are told if they pluck it they will wet the bed.
    If your glove falls dont pick it up or it will mean a disappointment.
    If you sneeze say God bless us.
    If you have forgotten anything it is not lucky to return [?]of it
    If you have a ringing in your ears pray for the Dead.
    It is unlucky to see the new moon thru glass.
    A falling star is a soul going to Purgatory
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    J.C. Dineen
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    87
    Address
    Hollymount, Co. Cork