School: Ferns (C.) (roll number 13267)
- Location:
- Ferns, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: Stás, Bean Uí Mhuimhneacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0896, Page 068
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- (continued from previous page)People believe in the following Omens
when taking a new position or when moving into a new house.-
Monday for health
Tuesday for wealth
Wednesday best day of all
Thursday for crosses
Friday for losses
And Saturday no day at all.
It is unlucky to bring white thorn into the house.
It is unlucky to burn an alder stick.
It is unlucky to let a child look in a mirror before it is a year old
It is unlucky to take a child's photograph before it is a year old
If two spoons are in one tea cup it is the sign of a christening
A fork and knife crossed is a sign of bad luck.
If you find a hairpin it is a sign of bad luck and a disapointment
If your glove fall it is a sign of a disapointment.
It is unlucky to pass anyone on stairs
If you find a horse shoe spit on it if(continues on next page)
