School: Moynalty (B.)

Location:
Moynalty, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Uillford Ó Maoilmhichil
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    It is unlucky to look at a new moon through glass.

    It is unlucky to look at a new moon through glass.
    It is not lucky to throw skins of onions on the floor because if anybody got sick in the house they would never get better.
    When meeting a funeral procession, you should walk three steps with it.
    To meet one magpie is a sign of bad luck.
    To meet two magpies is a sign of good luck.
    When taking a person to see your new cow you should tie a red cloth on her tail to keep people from overlooking her.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peter O Brien
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Moynalty, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Matt Fleming
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Moynalty, Co. Meath