School: Tomghéis (roll number 9239/9277)
- Location:
- Tumgesh, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: M. Ó Casaide
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0123, Page 128
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“Lá na Leanbh - no new work or journey to be undertaken on this day.”
Lá na Leanbh - no new work or journey to be undertaken on this day.
New Year's Day - no spending this day - until something comes in.
May Day - no cleaning on this day, no throwing out water, ashes etc; lucky to bring in something to a house this day.
A man coming in is lucky, if a woman comes in as a first visitor, it is unlucky. No milk is given to anybody on May day. In case a neighbour is short of milk and was being supplied(continues on next page)