School: Whitecross, Julianstown (roll number 3380)
- Location:
- Whitecross, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Criostóir Breathnach
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0685, Page 257
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- (continued from previous page)by mistake on your saucer or plate.
26. If you get out the left side of the bed in the morning you are very cross the whole day.
27. You should never put on your boots until you have your two stockings on.
28. If you say to anyone the clock didn't stop you should touch wood or it will stop.
29. If you lose your engagement ring you will have bad luck.
30. Saturday's flitting short sitting.
31. It is unlucky to light three cigarettes with the one match.
32. It is lucky to find a horseshoe.
33. It is unlucky to pare your nails on a Sunday.
34. It is unlucky to bring a white thorn into the house.
35. It is unlucky to hit anyone with an elder stick.
36. If two people wash themselves in the same warm water ore they will have a row.
37. It is unlucky to put up an umbrella in the house.
38. It is lucky to meet a black cat going to the races.
39. If you break a mirror you will have seven years bad luck.
40. It is lucky to find a horse shoe on the road.
41. It is unlucky to meet a red haired woman on the road.
42. Its unlucky to walk under a ladder.
