School: Ballykelly

Location:
Ballykelly, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Pádraig Mac Uadain
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  1. It is said to be unlucky to throw out ashes on Monday because the luck would be thrown out for the week. The ashes are left in the kitchen until Saturday.
    It is also unlucky to sweep out through the door on Monday because the luck would be swept out for the week.
    It is unlucky to change houses on Friday.
    Long ago a cock was killed on St. Martins Day to bring luck for the year.
    It is also unlucky to yoke horses on St Stephens Day.
    It is unlucky to see a black hare on Monday.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.