School: Naomh Maolmaodhóg, Dúndealgan (roll number 15258)

Location:
Dundalk, Co. Louth
Teacher:
S. Ó Máirtín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0661, Page 242

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  1. Long ago Dundalk had some queer customs.
    Lazy Monday was one. Every Monday long ago used to be called lazy for all the Cobblers used lie in bed until after three oclock and would not work till then. This is not practiced now for there is too much to be done nowadays.
    Another custom is
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Bellew
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mrs Bellew
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Anne Street, Co. Louth