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School: Ros Mór, Béal Átha Fhinghín (roll number 10378)

Location:
Rossmore, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Michéal Ó Corcora
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0307, Page 118

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  1. Lore of Certain Days (continued)

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    April is called "fools' day" and the people make fools of one another on that day.
    It is said if St Switins day is wet forty wet days will follow and if it is dry forty dry days will follow.
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  2. Lore of Certain Days

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    Many people believe that certain days are lucky and unlucky. Monday, Wednesday and Friday are unlucky days, and Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday are lucky days. It is unlucky to remove from one house to another on Friday. It is unlucky to give away money on a Monday, for it is said you would be
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    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Shiela Fehily
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Rossmore, Co. Cork