Irish Slang

Anyone that kills a robin will have a life full of misery. If a robin comes in to your house its a sign someone close to you will die.

If a magpie comes chattering at your windowsill it is a sign of death.

The shoe or a horse or donkey nailed above your door will bring good luck. But the shoe must be found, not bought.

You see a black cat it is unlucky, but if it crosses your path, it will bring the opposite. The popular lucky black cat.

If you come across a crowing hen or a whistling girl both are considering bad luck.

If a chair falls when a person stands up, it is an unlucky omen.

If your ears are burning, someone is gossiping about you.

If your nose is itchy, you will have a fight with someone.

If you stumble at a grave it is considered very bad luck.

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