School: Clochar Muire, Tobar an Choire (roll number 12166)
- Location:
- Tobercurry, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: An tSr. M. Nioclás
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Customs
New Year:-
1. The old people say that if a dark-haired boy comes into the house first on that day they will have good luck throughout the year.
2. On New Year's Day the people never throw out things such as ashes, or dirty water because they say they would throw away their luck with it.
3. They never spend money on that day because they say they would be spending all the year.
4. The people like to be early at mass on New Year's Day because it is said if you are late at mass on that day you will be late every day during the year
5. The little boys get up very
- New Year:-
1. The old people say that if a dark-haired boy comes into the house first on that day they will have good luck throughout the year.
2. On New Year's Day the people never throw out things such as ashes, or dirty water because they say they would throw away their luck with it.
3. They never spend money on that day because they say they would be spending all the year.
4. The people like to be early at mass on New Year's Day because it is said if you are late at mass on that day you will be late every day during the year
5. The little boys get up very(continues on next page)
