School: Muirisc (roll number 16832)
- Location:
- Murrisk, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Seosamh Ó Cearbhaill
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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(continues on next page)