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School: Clochar N. Muire, Loch gCarman

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Wexford, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Sr. Breandán
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    To bring snowdrops into a house.
    Jenny Brien.
    He who hurts robin or wren,
    Shall never prosper boy or man.
    Kitty O Leary.
    It is unlucky to wear green
    The Rhyme says
    "Wear green wear black."
    Anna Mc Grath.
    To bring May into a house is unlucky.
    Maria Compton.
    To light three cigarettes with one match is unlucky.
    Kathleen Kinsella.
    If you look through the window at the moon when it is new you'll
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen O' Brien
    Gender
    Female