School: Faythe (roll number 11361)
- Teacher: An tSr. Columcille
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0882, Page 136
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- 1. When a black beetle comes into a house you should not kill it because if you do some trouble or sorrow is sure to follow.
2. You should not sweep the dirt out when sweeping lest you sweep out your luck but sweep it into the fire instead.
3. On seeing the new moon turn your money in your pocket.
4. See a pin pick it up, all day long you'll have good luck. See a pin let it lie, you will want before you die.
5. If you see a new moon not through a glass you camn make a wish for anything you like, or if you go into a strange church you can make a wish.
6. To get out of bed in Friday or Sunday for the first time after a sickness is considered unlucky
7. A woman should never enter a house with a sack on her back.
8. If you bring in a piece of coal into a new house you will have good luck.
9. If you hear a sound like a bell in your ear you should say a Hail Mary for the poor souls.(continues on next page)
