School: Kilskeer (B.) (roll number 1421)

Location:
Kilskeer, Co. Meath
Teachers:
Máirtín Ó Loingsigh R. Ó Fithcheallaigh
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  1. The 13th of every month is said to be very unlucky day to buy or sell anything on. It is unlucky to invite thirteen friends to a feast, it is said that one person out of the 13 would die before that time twelve month. The 13th is a bad day to begin a new job (an) or change to a new house.
    The number 13 is always said to be unlucky.
    The three first days in April are said to be the days that skinned the old cow. They are called the old cow's Days.
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