School: Lettercran (roll number 12049)
- Location:
- Lettercran, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Peadar S. Ó Duibhidhe
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- (continued from previous page)33. It is not lucky to shoot a corncrake when the sun is shining.
34. It is not lucky to kill a swan or robin.
35. If a swallow’s nest is robbed, the cows will milk blood.
36. A person will not die on a pillow with wild birds feathers in it.
37. It is unlucky to go under a ladder.
38. It is unlucky to cross over a dog.
39. Magpies—One for sorrow,
Two for joy.
Three for a wedding
Four for a boy
Five for silver
Six for gold
Seven for a secret never to be told.
40. You will have St. Colum cilles curse if you kill a dove.
41. You will have St. Colum cilles curse if you lose one shoe before you put on the other.
42. Always put the right shoe on first.
43. A boy and a girl taken only in a photo never get married.
44. If your shoe-lace gets loose, somebody is thinking about you.(continues on next page)
