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School: Garrdha Clochair

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Garrycloher, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
H. Ó Cionnaoith
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    "Unlucky Signs
    It used to be said in this district that if you bring into the house anything on your shoulder you will not grow any bigger.
    If you cross your your feet at any time you won't grow any bigger.
    If you are going astray in the night turn your coat and stockings inside out and you will go right again.
    It is unlucky to meet certain people when you are going to the fair. It is considered lucky to meet other people.
    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
    Michael Quinlan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clonmore South, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mr James Quinlan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    55
    Address
    Clonmore South, Co. Tipperary