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School: Áth Dara (C.)

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Adare, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Máire Boardman
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  1. Local Superstitions (continued)

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    14. If your left hand is itchy it is a sign that you are going to get money.
    15. If your right hand is itchy it is the sign of a strange shake hands.
    16. If your nose is itchy it is a sign that somebody is talking about you.
    17. If your ear is very hot it is a sign that you are going to have a fight.
    18. It is considered unlucky to burn holly after Christmas.
    19.If you give out money on New year's day it is said you will be giving it out for the whole year.
    20. If you get silver on Hansel monday it is said you will never want during the year.
    21. When white spots appear on the nail of your fingers, the signs are as follows -
    Thumb - gift.
    1st finger - a friend.
    2nd finger - a foe.
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