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School: Liostuathail (B.) 1.

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Listowel, Co. Kerry
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Séamus Ó Haodha
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  1. Lucky and Unlucky Signs (continued)

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    hob it is a sign of great misfortune.
    If you interfere with a fort bad luck will approach you.
    When a robin is near your back door it is considered as a good omen.
    When the sparks fly out of the fire it is a sign that you will get money.
    If you get the wishlone in a chicken catch one end of it and tell somebody else to catch the other end and whoever gets the right side after pulling you may wish for what ever you like.
    It is said that if you hurt a leaprauchain the devil will tie with chains and curse you.
    When you see a white horse spit out and close your eyes and you will have good luck but be sure to rub out the spit afterwards.
    If you pick the flower on a white thorn bush and carry them home you will die.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Riobárd de Stac
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Moyassa, Co. Kerry