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School: Scoil Naomh Eoin, Bréachmhuigh (roll number 13781)

Location:
Breaghwy, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
A.M. Mac Taidhg
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0089D, Page 04_004

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  1. Lucky and Unlucky Signs (continued)

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    rainbow on the sky it is the sign of rain, as the people long ago said that if you look at the new moon the first time through glass it is the sign of bad luck
    If you kill a spider you will have no luck. If anyone goes with a ghost it is the sign of bad luck. It is also unlucky to a house with a spad across your shoulder, or if you go in one door and out another door it is the sign of bad luck. If the cat has his back turned
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tomás Ó Laighin
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Bean Uí Laighin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilkenny, Co. Mayo