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School: Swords (C.) (roll number 7339)

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Swords, Co. Dublin
Teacher:
Mrs Shortall
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0788, Page 98

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    The old people of Swords are very superstitious and this superstition they have handed down to the younger generation.
    It is believed round Swords that some days are lucky and some are not. Monday morning is considered lucky to start work in a new position. They say that if they start on Monday and safely keep their Job till Friday they will keep it till they leave it of there own accord.
    Friday is said to be lucky by the people to go to a new house because it is supposed to be a blessed day and if on this day flit you will have luck the rest of the year.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Josephine Taaffe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Forest Fields Road, Co. Dublin