School: Na Cnocáin (roll number 13150)
- Location:
- Knockanes, Co. Kerry
- Teachers: Bean Uí Spealáin Máiréad Ní Laoghaire
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- If a person was going on a journey and they forgot something and had to turn back for it they should sit down on a chair before going out the second time or if they didn't they'd have bad luck. If you met a black cat on the road it would be good luck. To go in one door and come out another door brings bad luck. On May day if a woman came to the house for milk you should put a pinch of salt into it or if you didn't she'd carry all the milk of the year. Three of the same Christian name in the same house - three John's three Mary's etc - is unlucky. If you pick a horseshoe on the road it is a sign of good(continues on next page)
