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School: Muirisc (roll number 16832)

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Murrisk, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Seosamh Ó Cearbhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0138, Page 541

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0138, Page 541

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  1. Local Cures (continued)

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  2. Local Superstitions

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    It is unlucky to meet a red haired woman.
    If a person sees a magpie flying over them it is unlucky.
    It is unlucky to look through the window at a new moon.
    When a woman is milking a cow she should give the first three drops to the fairies.
    A woman should never leave the house without throwing the tongs across the cradle where the baby
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