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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 413

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    People say it is unlucky to give away money on New Year's day because they will be giving it away for a year, Old people say it is unlucky to bring in water after sun-set, People also believe it is unlucky for a man to come in to light his pipe and to go out smoking, It is not right to sweep out the dirt off the floor on that day, because you will be sweeping out the good luck of the year It is said it is very unlucky a red haired woman or girl to come in first in the morning on that day.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. New Year (~74)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Seán Mac Gallachubar
    Gender
    Male