School: Mercy Convent, Cootehill
- Location:
- Cootehill, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Sr M. Aidan
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- (continued from previous page)7. By placing a red apple in front of a mirror in a dark room you see your future husband.
8. Put shoes in form of T to cure cramps.
9. Throw a ball of yarn out of the window and your future husband brings back the ball.
10. Steal a salt herring. Eat in three mouthfuls and you will see your future husband.