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School: Naomh Pádraig

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Killala, Co. Mayo
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Laura C. Mc Kenna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0142, Page 318

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  2. Superstitions

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    It is said one should never throw out dirty water till the clean water comes in.
    If a honey bee comes into the house it is for money. If a butterfly comes in it is for good luck.
    It is lucky to have two moles on your arm, you will never be drowned.
    It is unlucky to bring hawthorn
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