School: Cill Chuimín, Durlas Éile (roll number 12538)

Location:
Kilcommon, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Donnchadh Ó Cuinnéain

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0542, Page 374

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It is unlucky to see the new moon for the first time through glass. Nothing but trouble will befall you during the month.
Green is the most unlucky colour a girl can wear. It will bring sickness and
death to the wearer.

When marrying wear :-
Something old, and Something new,
Something borb. rowed
And Something Blue.
Marry on
Monday for Health
Tuesday for Wealth
Wednesday the Best Day of All
Thursday for Losses
Friday for Crosses
And Saturday no day at all
It is very lucky to break something at a wedding a glass cup, mug etc.
If you break a mirror or looking glass you will have seven years Bad luck
Never look behind you in a funeral

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