Irish Superstitions to Beware of
Arguably the most widely recognised embodiment of superstitious prophecies. Fail to greet a magpie passing by on its own and you're inviting trouble, while some even regard seeing one at the front door a sure sign of death.
Irish Superstitions to Beware of
Robins, too, are alleged to be harbingers of doom – especially if you manage to kill one, which will open the door for a lifetime of hardship.
Irish Superstitions to Beware of
A horseshoe nailed to a door will only harbor good fortune if it's found and bought or received.
Irish Superstitions to Beware of
One of the more peculiar superstitions warns that under no circumstances should you ask a man going fishing where he's going...
Irish Superstitions to Beware of
It's said that you must form a triangle with your index fingers and thumbs and spit through it at a black cat in order to neutralise the bad omens of it crossing your path.
Irish Superstitions to Beware of
On top of the physical irritation, itches are oft-believed to be telltale signs of things to come - whether it be money (hands), a physical altercation (nose), or that someone is talking about you. No points for guessing that one.
Irish Superstitions to Beware of
Coming across a discarded comb is never good news, but to go a step further and pick it up is simply begging for misfortune.
Irish Superstitions to Beware of
There's no faster way to give an Irish mother heart palpitations that to leave a pair of shoes atop a table - particularly if they're new. Unlucky or not, most would do well to avoid a swift clip 'round the ear with this one.
Irish Superstitions to Beware of
For all of our supposed luck, these old wives' tales still strike fear into the hearts of many north and south of the border