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School: Áth Dara (C.)

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Adare, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Máire Boardman
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0506, Page 019

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  1. Local Superstitions (continued)

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    3rd finger - a sweetheart.
    4th finger - a journey to go.
    22. It is considered lucky to wear a garment inside out for a whole day without knowing it.
    If you put on a garment inside out you should not change it if you find out it is on wrong, else you will change your luck.
    23. It is very lucky to find four - leafed shamrock.
    24. If you bring a straw into the house on your heel, it means a stranger is coming to the house.
    25. If you drop a fork it is a sign that a man is coming to the house.
    26. If you drop a knife it is the sign of a woman coming to the house.
    27. If you drop a spoon it is the sign of a child coming to the house.
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