School: Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler (roll number 11321)

Location:
Towlerton, Co. Laois
Teacher:
L. Ó Broin
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  1. It is said that Saturday is an unlucky day to start building a house. People think that Tuesday is an unlucky day to start ploughing. Saturday is supposed to be an unlucky day to get married and Wednesday is supposed to be lucky
    If you were going on a journey and forgot your top coat it would be unlucky to turn back for it If it happened you were going on a journey and you met a red - haired woman some misfortune would befall you that day. If you were going on a
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen King
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Towlerton, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Peggie Coonan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drumagh, Co. Laois