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School: Baile Deasún (C.)

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Baile Deasumhan, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
Máire Ní Mhurchú
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  1. The Lore of Certain Days

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    In most districts certain days are regarded as lucky ones. These va. days vary from one place to another. In this part of the country Monday is supposed to be a very unlucky day for any kind of work.
    Tuesday is regarded as a suitable day for starting farm work. Wednesday is a day for contracting marriages.
    Thursday is thought to be a lucky day for starting on any building or business. Friday is a bad day for anything.
    In old times when
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    Topics
    1. ócáidí
      1. ócáidí (de réir trátha bliana) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Hannah Brosnan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Tuairín Dubh, Co. Chorcaí
    Informant
    Mrs O' Keeffe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Tuairín Dubh, Co. Chorcaí