School: Emly (B.) (roll number 16059)
- Location:
- Emly, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Tomás Ó Lachtnáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0580, Page 062
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- 1. To see two magpies together is a sign of good luck.
2. If your left hand is itchy you are going to get money.
3. If sparks of coal flew out of the fire towards you it is a sign that you are going to get money.
4. When a spoon falls it is a sign of a visitor.
5. If a knife falls it is the sign of a man visitor.
6. If a person turned his stocking inside out when putting it on it is a sign of good luck.
7. It is a sign of good luck to see a straw on the cock's tail.
8. If the wick of the candle is very thick it is a sign of good luck.
9. It is a good sign to get a horse shoe on the road.
10. If the cock stands near the door and crows in it is a sign of good luck.
- Collector
- Daniel Barry
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Gorteen, Co. Tipperary
