School: Scoil na mBráthar (roll number 16741)
- Location:
- New Ross, Co. Wexford
- Teachers: Aindrias Ó Caoilte Br Ó Cinnéide
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- (continued from previous page)you would have bad luck.If a rat is seen running across the road it is the sign of rain.To throw water out after twelve o'clock means bad luck.To see a cat sitting with her back to the fire means it is going to snow.See a pin and pick it up, all the day you would have good luck.It is lucky to turn a coin in your pocket when you see a new moon.It is unlucky to give milk or butter away on the first of May.If you met three white horses on your journey it will be the luckiest day in your life.If you put a pinch of salt into childrens' hands when they are going out the fairies would not harm them.It is unlucky to throw out water in the night because you would be throwing it on the poor souls.It is not lucky to sweep the dust out the door.People say that it is unlucky to take a short-cut at night time.To hear a dog keening, is a sign that some -(continues on next page)
