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School: Áthán (B.), Lios na Groighe (roll number 14173)

Location:
Ahane, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Seán Ó Héalaithe
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  1. Lore of Certain Days

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    Friday is the day for removing from one house to another.
    People get married of a Wednesday in this district.
    It is unlucky to visit a sick person on a Sunday.
    People should have the potatoes planed before the 25th of March.
    Friday is thought to be unlucky to get married.
    It is unlucky to start building a house in the month of January.
    Friday is thought lucky to die.
    The cross day of the year is the 31st of
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas O' Brien
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knockbrack East, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Mr Keeffe
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knockbrack East, Co. Limerick