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School: Mainistir na Féile (B.) (roll number 16264)

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Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick
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S. Ó Háinlí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0494, Page 129

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  1. Superstitious Beliefs (continued)

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    You shouldn't go into water on May Eve as it belongs to the fairies that day.
    When starting a journey you shouldn't turn back, or look back, or you wouldn't be lucky on that journey.
    It is very unlucky to hear the cuckoo before 6 o'clock on the morning of May Day.
    If you met a red-haired woman on May Day you should not continue on your journey as it is unlucky.
    If you lie on the grass on May Day you are sure to get Rheumatism
    It is unlucky to cross a brook on May Day.
    If you picked Lady-Fingers on May Day you would have a nightmare every fifth night until St Peter and Paul's Day.
    If you steal the milk from your neighbour's cow before dawn on May Morning, that neighbour
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      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
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