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School: Killinaboy (roll number 12557)

Location:
Killinaboy, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Donncha Ó Céilleachair

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0614, Page 324

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Monday, because they would be giving it away for the year.


Collected by: - Máire Ní Choileáin, Dromoher.
Told by:- Patrick Linnane, Dromoher.
(75 years)

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Laethanta Áirithe

It is unlucky to sow corn or potatoes on a Thursday, if you want to do so you should sow three fistfulls the previous day. It is unlucky to knit a stocking on Saturday night.


Collected by :- Tréasa Nich Aodha, Carhunamodra.
Told by :- James Roche. Carhunamodra, (her grandfather.)
(73 years)

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Laethanta Áirithe

It is lucky to leave out the cows on a Friday. It is unlucky to get married on a Saturday.


Collected by :-Mícheál Ó Cuillináin, Rinamona.
Told by :- Mártaín Ó Cuillináin. Rinamona, (his father.)
(65 years)

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Collector
Mícheál Ó Cuillináin
Gender
male
Address
Rinnamona, Co. Clare
Informant
Mártaín Ó Cuillináin
Relation
parent
Gender
male
Age
65
Address
Rinnamona, Co. Clare
Language
English

Laethanta Áirithe

Mondays and Thursdays are lucky days for curing. It is unlucky to get married on a Tuesday.

Collected by:-Áine Ní Chuinn, Coad.
Told by:- Mícheál Ó Chuinn, Coad, (her uncle.)
(60 years)

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