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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 22_007

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  1. Lucky and Unlucky Signs (continued)

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    in a broken mirror. It is unlucky to walk under a ladder when it is standing up against a house. It is unlucky when you are changing into a new house to bring a cat with you. It is lucky to walk under a tree with two branches touching the ground. It is unlucky to start work on a Tuesday. It is lucky to go on a long journey on Friday. It is unlucky to give a way a black cat because you are giving away your luck.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eibhlín Ní Mháille
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Bean Uí Mháille
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilkenny, Co. Mayo