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School: Killymarley (roll number 15398)

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Killymarly, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Bean Uí Chléirigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0957, Page 327

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  1. Superstitious Beliefs (continued)

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    they will be angry about something. If the left hand is itchy it is a sign that they will soon be getting some money. If the right hand is itchy they will be shaking hands with a friend. If the foot is itchy it is a sign that they will soon be somewhere they have never been before - on new ground.
    A wish made when on strange ground, when meeting a white horse, or when looking at the new moon for the first time is sure to come true.
    To drop a glove or break a lace while tying a boot is supposed to mean a disappointment in store. If the glove is lifted by another person the ill-luck may be averted and the person who lifts it may get an introduction to a new friend soon.
    Peacock's feathers are supposed to be very unlucky and by many people would not be taken into the house. Hawthorn blossoms are also supposed to bring bad luck if brought indoors.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    R. Mc Elnea
    Gender
    Unknown