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School: Latsey

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Latsey, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Jean Paul
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  1. Superstitions (continued)

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    Superstitions
    /1 It's unlucky to sweep the house out on new Years Day or you will sweep all your luck away
    2/ Its unlucky to lend anything on May day.
    3/ Its unlucky to put up an umbrella in the house
    4/ Its unlucky to bring up spring water first in the morning on May day.
    5/ Its unlucky to put out the ashes after sunset.
    6/ Its unlucky to have green on you.
    7/ Its unlucky for a magpie to cross the road when you are going anyplace.
    8/ Its unlucky for a rabbit to cross the road when you are going anyplace.
    9/ Its unlucky to turn back when you are going on a journey.
    10/ Its unlucky to clip nails on Sunday.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bill Maxwell
    Gender
    Male