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School: Aonach Urmhumhan, Clochar na Trócaire

Location:
Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
An tSr. Celestine
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0534, Page 426

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  1. Lore of Certain Days

    “There are many old beliefs about the days of the week in my native district.”

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    There are many old beliefs about the days of the week in my native district, such as are lucky or unlucky days for changing from one house to another, giving out money and getting married.
    The first Monday after New Year's Day is called handsel Monday and people like receiving money on that day as it is said that one would be lucky for the year.
    Wednesday is said to be
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Linda Reynolds
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Dublin Road, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mr P. Reynolds
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Occupation
    Driver
    Address
    Dublin Road, Co. Tipperary