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School: Mullagh (C )

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Mullagh, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Elizabeth Murchan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1003, Page 240

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  1. Lucky and Unlucky Omens

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    "Lucky" and "unlucky" omens
    1.
    If boots are put on a table, it is a sure sign of a row in a house.
    2.
    Break a mirrow and you will have no luck for seven years. You will certainly not be married for seven years.
    3.
    Spill salt fortells trouble of some sort unless you throw a grain of it over your left shoulder.
    4.
    If a strange black cat comes to your house, keep him - he brings good luck.
    5.
    Put a horse-shoe over your door for luck.
    6.
    A hive of bees coming to your house is a lucky sign.
    7.
    Whatever you are engaged in doing
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