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School: Clochar na Trócaire (Scoil Naomh Seosaimh) (roll number 13770)

Location:
Mohill, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Eibhlín Ní Sheabhlaigh
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  1. The Lore of Certain Days

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    In this district the days that are counted lucky and unlucky.
    There are two days in the week counted lucky to change into a new house and these are Monday and Friday. Monday is also considered a very lucky day for getting married. All male children born before twelve o'clock on Monday if born with a veil or covering on their heads are considered very lucky. A woman if first into a house on Monday morning is considered to leave bad luck for the rest of the week.
    Whit Monday is the "cross day" in this district and it is forbidden to go near water on that
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Cáit Ní Gallchobhair
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Cáit Ní Gallcobair
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    45
    Occupation
    Siopadóir
    Address
    Mohill, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Seán Mac Gabhrain
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    79
    Address
    Aghavas, Co. Leitrim