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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0816, Page 196

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  1. Old Beliefs and Superstitions (continued)

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    (11) If you spill water on the floor you are sure to be disappointed.
    (12) It is not lucky to get married in May.
    (13) If you spill salt it is said the fairies will come to the house that night.
    (14) If a spider creeps over any article of your clothes it is said that you will soon get another new one.
    (15) If you break a mirror it is said there will be sever years bad luck in the family.
    (16) Some people believe in this tale of magpies.
    One for luck
    Two for joy
    Three for a wedding
    Four to die
    Five for silver
    Six for gold
    Seven for a secret that should never be told.
    (17) If you hear a Banshee crying some-one will die in the house.
    (18) When your knees are itchy it is a sign that you will be kneeling
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Rosie Coughlan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cnogús Buí, Co. Uíbh Fhailí
    Informant
    Mr J. Coughlan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cnogús Buí, Co. Uíbh Fhailí