School: Scoil na mBráthar (roll number 16741)
- Location:
- New Ross, Co. Wexford
- Teachers: Aindrias Ó Caoilte Br Ó Cinnéide
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- If you walked under a ladder it is supposed to be unlucky.
If you looked in the mirror too long you would see the devil.
If you broke a mirror it is unlucky.
If you find a small piece of coal it is supposed to be lucky.
If you dream three times your dream will come true.
To kill a butterfly it would mean rain for a day.
If you hit a frog it is said he would curse you.
If you throw a horse-shoe over your left shoulder it would mean good luck.
To strike anyone with an elder stick they would not grow a bit bigger.
Thirteen is an unlucky number.
If a tooth fell out not to touch your gum with your tongue you would get a gold tooth
If you found a plain pin you are bound to have good luck.
If you ffind a farthing you are bound to seek your fortune.
If you fell three times in a grave yard you are bound to be a cripple for your life.
If you saw three black cats you are bound to have good luck.
If you hang a horse-shoe over the door it is good luck.
If you are the first to hear the cuckoo chirping in the morning it is good luck.
If you hear a black cat meowing in the morning you will have bad luck.
It is unlucky to bring a peacocks feather into the house.
If you see a cat washing her face it means a visitor to the house.
If you drop a knife it means a lady is coming to the house.
To walk out with a tool on your shoulder is bad luck.(continues on next page)
