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School: Donore (roll number 6668)

Location:
Donore, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Maighréad Nic Eóin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0682, Page 142

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    5. Some people say that when you get a new coat you should put it on back to front and you will not have bad luck while you wear it.
    6. When you get money from a person to whom you have sold something you should give him some money (luck-penny) back so that he may have good luck.
    7. It is very lucky to put a hole in a three-penny piece and keep it in your pocket.
    8. It is very lucky to get an apple from a tall man on Hallow Eve.
    9. Some people think it is lucky to put a straw in your right pocket and kneel down when you first see the new moon.
    10. It is very lucky to see a young lamb with his face towards you.
    Patrick Carry (Scoláire)
    Got from - Mrs Mary Carry, (42)
    Oldbridge,
    Drogheda
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Carry
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mrs Mary Carry
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    42
    Address
    Oldbridge, Co. Meath