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School: Clochar N. Muire, Loch gCarman

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Wexford, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Sr. Breandán
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0881, Page 308

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  1. Bad Luck (continued)

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    If you meet a red - haired woman early in the morning you will have bad luck during the day.
    Chrissie Somers.
    If you burn holly before Twelfth Day, you will have bad luck.
    Bridie Lawlor.
    If you saw one magpie.
    Breda Hurley.
    To meet a red - haired woman first thing on New Year's morning means you will be unlucky during the year.
    Stasia Cullen.
    If a frog comes into the house it is very unlucky.
    Gertie Boyle.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen O' Brien
    Gender
    Female