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School: Drumakill (roll number 6365)

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Drumakill, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Florence Harrison
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0943, Page 157

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  1. Ancient Beliefs and Superstitions

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    Many of the people in this district have curious beliefs and superstitions. One of them is that the breaking of a mirror is supposed to bring seven years bad luck. If the pieces of glass are buried under an oak tree the bad luck will not come. If a weasel or a rat crosses the road before you it is for bad luck and if it comes back across the second time it is for good luck. When buying a hatching of eggs we get a dozen and then we get one in for luck. A horse shoe is very lucky. Some people hang it above their doors for luck and they put the round side down to keep the luck in. Salt spilling is a sign that one will be fighting with somebody before night. If moths fly round the lamp it is a sign a letter is coming and whoever is nearest the lamp will get it. If anybody's ears are warm they say the right is for spite and the
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Jim Patterson
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drumakill, Co. Monaghan
    Collector
    Violet Somerville
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drumleek South, Co. Monaghan