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School: Belpatrick, Collon (roll number 10537)

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Belpatrick, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Bean Uí Dhonnagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0677, Page 209

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  1. Pistreoga or Pisrogues Lucky and Unlucky Customs (continued)

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    8. If a maiden goes out early on May Morning and bathes her face in the dew, it will increase her beauty.
    9. If is unlucky to exchange eggs for hatching, or to give them away without being paid for them.
    Also eggs are put down for hatching in the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost.
    Some people consider 13 an unlucky number so they set 14.
    10. It is said to be unlucky to kill a crowing cock.
    11. It is said to be unlucky to take your cat with you to a new house. A dog on the other hand is lucky, and it is lucky a dog to come to you.
    12. It is unlucky to flit on Saturday
    "Saturday's flitting
    Is a short sitting.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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