School: Cill Thiomáin, Durrus, Bantry (roll number 15989)
- Location:
- Kilcomane, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Máiréad Ní Mhathúna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0288, Page 079
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- (continued from previous page)never be brought into the house.May Blossoms:
These blossoms bring sickness with them, and should therefore never be gathered. A Broken Mirror:
If a mirror is broken it is said to be a forerunner of seven years' bad luck for the person who had the misfortune to break it.
A picture falling from the wall is an omen of death.The New moon:
If you look at the new moon through glass you will experience a trying and unsatisfactory month. People make a wish at seeing the new moon. Marriage Superstitions:
(1) If you should slip when mounting the steps of a church you will be married within the year.
(2) It is considered very unfortunate for a bride to luck at herself in the mirror after she has completed her dressing. She should also be very careful not to break anything on her wedding day, as it foretells strife between the contracting parties.
(3) If a bride has an elder sister or sisters who are unmarried, they should wear something green at the wedding, or they will never marry. The bride should never wear green at the wedding.
(4) June is considered the luckiest month for marriage.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Cornelius Cadogan
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ratooragh, Co. Cork
