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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Ceannanus Mór

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Kells, Co. Meath
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Máthais Íde
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0702, Page 247

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    2. If a man is going to a fair with cattle or any animals and he meets another man on the road, he will not get sale for his beasts, if the other man does not turn back and walk a few paces with him.
    3. If any domestic animal dies the owner always says:- "May the bad luck of the year go with you."
    4. It is very unlucky to go back home for something if you are going on a journey.
    5. It is very unlucky to spill salt, and the reason is this:- When Judas was getting up from the table at the last supper, to go out, he accidentally overturned a salt cellar which was on the table. This little incident is
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen Donnelly
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14