School: Naomh Pádraig
- Location:
- Killala, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Laura C. Mc Kenna
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- (continued from previous page)It is unlucky to put away a strange cat that comes into the house to stay with you.
It is unlucky for two people to look into one mirror.
It is unlucky to throw a tooth into the fire you should throw it over the housetop.
It is unlucky to go to see a new-born baby without bringing some present for it.
It is unlucky to give away roots of parsley.
It is unlucky to turn back when you are going on a journey.
It is unlucky for a person to stoop under another persons arm because you will not grow any bigger.(continues on next page)- Collector
- Peggy Sealy
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Rathfran, Co. Mayo