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School: Lankill (roll number 16904)

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Lankill, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Seán Ó Cibhil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137F, Page 03_072

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    (1) The Magpie.
    One for Sorrow
    Two for joy
    Three for a letter
    And four for a boy.
    Five for silver
    Six for gold
    Seven for the secret
    Never to be told.
    (2) Black Cat
    There is superstition also in this district about "Black Cat" broaches. If worn on certain days they will bring good luck
    (3) Red-haired woman
    Another superstition is in connection with red haired woman. It is thought that when you would be going to
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora O Boyle
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyballinaun, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs O Boyle
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Aghagower, Co. Mayo