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School: Earl Darnley (roll number 13573)

Location:
Athboy, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Siubhán Ní Loichéid
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0696, Page 214

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  1. Severe Weather (continued)

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    An old thatched house was found on top of a hill near Frayne with an old man holding on to the rafters. The man died from shock, and wounds.
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  2. The Lore Of Certain Days

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    Sunday is supposed to be a lucky day for Christening and an unlucky day to clip your nails.
    It is unlucky to pay out a large sum of money on Monday.
    Wednesday is a lucky day to be married.
    Friday is considered a very lucky day to remove to a new house while Saturday is looked on as an unlucky day for a removal.
    "Saturdays flitting - a short sitting."
    Friday the 13th is very unlucky.
    May will tell you whether you will live or die.
    "Monday's health,
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