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

Location:
Breaghwy, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
A.M. Mac Taidhg
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0089D, Page 21_006

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  1. Lucky and Unlucky Signs (continued)

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    on New Years Day, or if you do you will be giving it away all the days of your life. It is lucky to have a goat among among cattle in a field. If the fire is to the side it is a sign of bad luck. If a coal falls out it is a sign that someone will come in. It is lucky to find two sponns in your cup, it is a sign that you will be going to a wedding. Thirteen is an unlucky number. It is unlucky to bring a coal out of the fire without putting in a sod turf. It is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house. It
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    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maighréad Ní Neachtáin
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Bean Uí Neachtáin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Breaghwy, Co. Mayo