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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Caisleán an Chomair (roll number 10835)

Location:
Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Sr. M. Agatha
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  2. The Lore of Certain Days

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    Monday: The first Monday of the year is called hansel and it is considered lucky to receive silver on that day. Business people dislike paying out Money on Monday. They say it means poor business for the week. Some people say, if you start your washing on Monday you will not get finished till Saturday night.
    Tuesday: People who are married on Tuesday will always be wealthy.
    Wednesday is the best day which to be married
    Thursday: It is considered lucky to change to a new house on Thursday.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Chatsworth Street, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Mrs J. Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Aghamucky, Co. Kilkenny