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

Location:
Bréachmhaigh, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
A.M. Mac Taidhg
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0089D, Page 21_005

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  1. Lucky and Unlucky Signs (continued)

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    It is lucky to cut a bit of your hair on good Friday. It is lucky to get chain lost. It is unlucky to point a knife at a person. It is unlucky to give away money on New Years Day. It is unlucky to go into a house with the lid on the coffin. It is unlucky to see a crow flying round the door or window. It is unlucky to set turnips with a full moon. It is unlucky to run after a funeral. It is lucky to find a horse shoe lost. It is unlucky to give away a chain you get lost. It is lucky to change into a new house on a Friday. It is unlucky to give away milk
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    Topics
    1. ócáidí
      1. ócáidí (de réir trátha bliana) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maighréad Ní Neachtáin
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Bean Uí Neachtáin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Bréachmhaigh, Co. Mhaigh Eo