School: Naomh Pádraig
- Location:
- Killala, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Laura C. Mc Kenna
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- It is unlucky to rock a cradle unless there is a child in it.
If your onions are stolen you will never get them to grow unless someone gives you a present of seed onions, not knowing that you want them.
If a dog worries your sheep or lambs the rest will pine away and die.
A fisherman will have bad luck if he does not bleed a turbot before he takes it into his boat.
It is unlucky to burn your hair after having it cut. You should put(continues on next page) - Collector
- Ruth Campbell
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Killala, Co. Mayo
