School: Teampull Dubhglaise (roll number 6968)

Location:
Drumbologe, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Seán C. Ó Dómhnaill
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  1. Unlucky and lucky things.
    It is not lucky to find money.
    It is not lucky to strike a beast with a holly bush.
    It is bad luck to see a pin and it's head turned towards you.
    It is unlucky to meet a red haired woman when you are on a journey.
    It is lucky to find a horse shoe.
    It is lucky to meet a donkey.
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