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School: Creathlach, Mainistir na Féile (roll number 16371)

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An Chreatalach Thiar, Co. Luimnigh
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    bride's home that night for porter and to see the bride. The captain of this party should dance to the bride. The following verse is commonly recited in this district:-
    Monday for wealth.
    Tuesday for health.
    Wednesday the best day of all.
    Thursday for losses.
    Friday for crosses.
    Saturday no day at all.
    Sunday for Masses.
    This story was told by Daniel Riordan.
    To Katherine Riorday,
    Ballagh North,
    Abbeyfeale,
    Co. Limerick. 1938
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. deasghnátha aistrithe saoil (~573)
          1. pósadh (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Katherine Riordan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Bealach Beithe Thuaidh, Co. Luimnigh
    Informant
    Daniel Riordan
    Gender
    Male