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School: Kilcullen (Convent) (roll number 11806)

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Kilcullen, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
Na Siúracha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0780, Page 328

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    Wednesday's child has far to go.
    Thursday's child is full of woe.
    Friday's child is loving and giving
    Saturday's child has to work for a living.
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    Cut them on Monday you cut them for health.
    Cut them on Tuesday you cut them for wealth.
    Cut them on Wednesday you cut them for news.
    Cut them on Thursday a new pair of shoes.
    Cut them on Friday you cut them for sorrow.
    Cut them on Saturday see your-true love to-morrow.
    Cut them on Sunday ill-luck will be with you all the week.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Julia O' Connor
    Gender
    Female