School: Scoil Naomh Eoin, Bréachmhuigh (roll number 13781)

Location:
Breaghwy, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
A.M. Mac Taidhg
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    the card up. It is unlucky for bride to look into the mirrow before she gets married. It is unlucky to go to the well at night for water. It is unlucky to stand under an och tree when there is lightening. It is unlucky to trow out water when there are people churning. It is lucky to have seven sons and no girl. It is unlucky to rob a sparrows nest in the tatch of a house
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Cáit Ní Chathmhaoil
    Gender
    Female