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School: Mullinahone (C.) (roll number 15363)

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Mullinahone, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Máire Ní Shéaghdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0560, Page 343

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  1. The Lore of Certain Days (continued)

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    When first twelve days of April are cold they are called the days of the "Sean Riabhac" - "Skinning the Old Cow."
    Unlucky to dig a grave on Monday. People begin by digging a few sods on Sunday
    (Still practised in this district.)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Madden
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonagoose, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mrs Madden
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    52
    Occupation
    Labourer's wife
    Address
    Clonagoose, Co. Tipperary