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School: Coill an Gharráin (roll number 14865)

Location:
Killacorraun, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Riagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0152, Page 379

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  1. Lucky and Unlucky Days (continued)

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    say that it is lucky to plant a bucket of splits on good Friday, Saturday is an unlucky day of the week, Monday is an unlucky day of the week for starting to come to school, Wednesday is a lucky day for getting married, It is unlucky to put down oats when the moon is filling, People say it is unlucky to give out money on Monday, The one who gives it out will be giving it out for the whole year, On Whit Sunday it is very bad to go over your ankles in water, If you would you would be drowned. If a person was angry or fighting on New Year's day they would be that way for the year, On the first
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Seán Mach Gallachubhar
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Glasheens, Co. Mayo