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School: Knockminna (roll number 12720)

Location:
Knockmoynagh, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Máire Ní Scannláin
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  1. Superstition (continued)

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    over the shoulder into the fire.
    Hawthorn or peacock feathers.
    If brought into a house cause misfortune.
    New moon.
    Unlucky to see it through glass or reflected in water.
    Elder tree.
    Unlucky to burn in fire. Unlucky to turn mattress on Friday, or to be first to enter new building, or to cross a bridge.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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