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School: Naomh Pádraig

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Killala, Co. Mayo
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0142, Page 315

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  1. Superstitions (continued)

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    It is unlucky to put away a strange cat that comes into the house to stay with you.
    It is unlucky for two people to look into one mirror.
    It is unlucky to throw a tooth into the fire you should throw it over the housetop.
    It is unlucky to go to see a new-born baby without bringing some present for it.
    It is unlucky to give away roots of parsley.
    It is unlucky to turn back when you are going on a journey.
    It is unlucky for a person to stoop under another persons arm because you will not grow any bigger.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peggy Sealy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Rathfran, Co. Mayo