School: Killmallock Convent School
- Location:
- Kilmallock, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: An tSr. Dimpna
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Cut your nails on Tuesday and you will have good news
Cut your nails on Wednesday and you will have health
Cut your nails on Thursday and you will have new shoes
Cut your nails on Friday and you will have sorrow
Cut your nails on Saturday and you will see your friends on the morrow.
Cut your nails on Sunday and the devil will be with you all the week.23. It is always lucky to meet a flock of sheep especially when you are accompanied by a dark-haired person.24. When a rabbit or hare passes your path you will have a disappontment before the day is out.25. When shopping, if you see a white horse drawing a cart you will(continues on next page)
