School: Raharoon, Droichead Banndan (roll number 12921)

Location:
Ratharoon West, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Máiréad Ní Shúilleabháin
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  1. It is lucky to find a horseshoe, or any bit of iron
    See a pen and pick it up
    All the day you will have luck
    If a black cat comes to you house, he will bring you luck, if he will die, your luck is gone.
    If a horse ran up to you in the field you would have luck.
    If you met a white horse, it is lucky.
    If a robin flew into your house, it is a sign of good luck.
    If you saw two magpies you would have good luck.
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    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
    Language
    English
  2. One magpie is an omen of bad luck.
    If a blackbird flew into the house, it is a sign of bad luck.
    Peacock's feathers bring bad luck to a house.
    If you broke a Christmas candle you would have bad luck.
    If you broke a mirror you would not have luck for seven years.
    If you looked through a glass at the moon you would not have luck for a month.
    It is unlucky to cross in front of a pair
    (continues on next page)
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