School: Raharoon, Droichead Banndan (roll number 12921)
- Location:
- Ratharoon West, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Máiréad Ní Shúilleabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0313, Page 224
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- (continued from previous page)of horses, as they are approaching the headlands.
It is unlucky to pass under a ladder.
If you spill salt, you will shed tears. Some of it should be picked up and thrown over the shoulder.
It is unlucky to cut a child's hair or nails.
A young child should not see itself in a mirror, it is unlucky.
It is unlucky to meet a red-haired woman the first person in the morning.
It is unlucky to meet a pig in the morning.
It is unlucky to open an umbrella over you inside in a house.
Green is an unlucky colour, the wearer is sure to wear black afterwards.
It is unlucky to go downstairs after you have retired for the night.
It is unlucky to interfere with another men's plough.
It is unlucky to give anything away on May Day.
It is unlucky to let an umbrella or walking stick fall; someone else should pick it up.
It is unlucky to give away a "clucking" hen.
It is unlucky to start a journey or business on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday.(continues on next page)
