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School: Callystown, Drogheda (roll number 14252)

Location:
Callystown, Co. Louth
Teacher:
S. Ó Murchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0675, Page 026

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0675, Page 026

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  2. Luck

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    If you break a looking glass you will have 7 years ill luck. If you spill salt you will have 7 years ill luck.
    If you give a match away on Monday when you are going out fishing you will not catch any fish for that week.
    If you are on the strand and see a flock of birds you will get money before that month is out.
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