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School: Coill an Gharráin (roll number 14865)

Location:
Killacorraun, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Riagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0152, Page 374

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    Tuesday, Thursday and Friday are three lucky days for getting married.
    Monday is unlucky day for giving out money or giving away anything.
    Tuesday is also a lucky day for getting the charm made for ringworm.
    Wednesday is a unlucky day to get married or to cut a dress or suit for anybody.
    Thursday is a unlucky day to get married or to start ploughing. It is a lucky day. to get the charm made for the ringworm.
    Friday is a lucky day to start building a house. or to change from one house to
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Padden
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Srahyconigaun, Co. Mayo