School: Beann Gulban (roll number 3301)
- Location:
- Kiltykere, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Áine, Bean Mhic Giolla Mhártain
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- (continued from previous page)And seven for a secret that never shall be told.
A magpie to fly past your window is a sign of bad news.
If you meet an ass on the way first thing, when you are on a journey you will have great good look.
If a weasel crosses your path you will have good luck.
If you meet a red haired woman you will have ill luck.
To find a horse shoe is lucky but you must take it home with you.
A knife or sharp tool given to a friend cuts the friendship.
It is unlucky to take out or give away the Xmas holly till the twelve days of Christmas are over.
To turn your coat or cap when you see the Newmoon brings good luck.
To walk barefoot in the morning dew on May morning brings untold good luck.
If a picture falls from the wall without cause. it is a sign of a change in the home; if broken in the fall, it is a sign of death.
If your right eye itches ; it is a sign that you will cry ; if your left you will laugh.
If your right ear is red and hot someone is(continues on next page)
