School: Crecora, Tobar Pádraig (roll number 9668)
- Location:
- Crecora, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Ainnín
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- Here are a few superstitions that still survive in this district.New moon - It is considered unlucky to see a new moon through glass. but on the other hand should it be seen over the left shoulder it is said that good luck is sure to follow.Magpie - It is unlucky to see one magpie in any season of the year, except spring. There is an old rhyme about magpies."One for sorrow
Two for joy
Three for a wedding
And four - to die"Blossoms - It is not right to bring whitethorn or apple blossom into the house.Cutlery - If a fork is let fall by accident it is a sign of a lady visitor, but on the other hand should a knife be let(continues on next page)- Collector
- Seán Ó Finn
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Lemonfield, Co. Limerick
- Informant
- Seán Ó Finn
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Lemonfield, Co. Limerick