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

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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
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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        1. folk belief (~2,535)
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