School: Baile Giolla tSionáin (B.), An Gleann (roll number 11307)
- Location:
- Ballygiltenan Upper, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Tadhg Ó Cathasaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0480, Page 191
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- (continued from previous page)house, when returning from a funeral.114. Hawthorn, apple blossoms, or drooping laburnum, used as decorations, bring bad luck in their trail.115. If you notice a friend wearing something new. You should always say "Well wear". Go mairir, go gcaithir e (no iad).116. New shoes should not be put upon a table, before they are worn. Such action brings ill-luck.117. Lady's hat should not be decorated with a peacock's feather, for this is inviting misfortune.118. If you sell anything, you should always give a "Luck-penny", and similarly if you buy anything, you should demand a "luck penny", from the seller.119. To get out at the wrong or unusual side of the bed, means that you will be moody, grumpy and out of sorts for that day.120. If you bring a headache out of bed in the morning, you must bear with it until you bring it back to the bed again next night.121. Kitchen must be tidy and hearth(continues on next page)
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