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School: Cloichín an Mhargaidh

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Clogheen Market, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Teacháin
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    the four corners of the farm, that was said to keep the Devil out for the year.
    One magpie bad luck
    Two magpies good luck
    Three mapies, wake.
    Four magpies, wedding.
    It's not lucky to cross the beam of a plough "ever".
    To find a horse shoe is good luck.
    Tis unlucky to put out smoke early on a May morning.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs John Cleary
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    44
    Address
    Shanrahan, Co. Tipperary