School: Machaire, An Tulach
- Location:
- Maghera, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Seán Ó Seanacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0593, Page 191
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Pisogues. One for bad luck (magpies)
Two for god luck
Three for sorrow
Four for joy
Five for a wedding
Six for a boy.
To turn your stocking inside out in the morning is a sign of good luck.
One for misfortune
Two for joy
Three for marriage
Four for a boy
Five for silver
Six for gold
And seven for a secret that
can be never told.
If when going on a journey a magpie crosses you on the road you should spit at him and say "Good morning Sir".
it is supposed for a newly- married pair to get a present of a Cock and a Hen from a non-relative.
