School: Glynn (C.) (roll number 4602)
- Location:
- Glynn, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: Maighréad Ní Giolla Eoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0883, Page 366
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- (continued from previous page)In this locality many people believe that some days are luckier than others. Friday is counted very unlucky on which to start business, to remove into a new house, or start ploughing, sowing or reaping.Some say its unlucky
"to get your hair cut on Moday, or
"Cut your nails at night or on Sunday
"If a hen hatched chickens in July
"They are weak and will soon die."Never walk under a ladder if possible, or if you go a long journey on Friday and chance to meet a red-haired woman, a pig or a magpie be sure and turn back because you shall have no luck that day.To light a third cigarette with the one match, or having three candles lighting at the same time.If you put on any of your clothes inside out, it would be very lucky to leave them that way.(continues on next page)
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- Josie Sexton
- Gender
- Female
