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School: Garbh Fhearáin (Garrafrauns) (roll number 13155)

Location:
Garrafrauns, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Seán Ó Fionnagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0030, Page 549

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  1. It is Considered Lucky (continued)

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    If a weasel crosses your path.
    It is considered unlucky to give away a clucking hen.
    If onions are stolen while growing it is said that onions will not grow in that garden again.
    For a hanging picture to fall.
    To kill or hurt a swan.
    To have the door shut on Christmas night.
    To put on ointment
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Micheál Breathnach
    Gender
    Male