School: Swanzy Memorial N. S. (roll number 10428)
- Location:
- Moville, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Eilis F. Ní Stiobháird
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1120, Page 206
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- (continued from previous page)house is the sign of a death.
When your going out to shop and forget your purse you should never turn back.
Froth in your tea is the sign of money
If you turn your apron inside out it is the sign of good luck.
To spill salt is bad luck
On Halow E'en night you should always put oaten meal and salt on your head.
When you see a new moon through glass it is unlucky.
You should never cut down a holly bush or bad luck will come to you
To find a horse shoe is the sign of good luck
It is unlucky to walk.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Ada Morrison
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Greencastle, Co. Donegal
