School: Loughanvally (roll number 8363)

Location:
Loughanavally, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Mrs. O'Connor
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  1. It is very lucky to cut or wash your hair on Good Friday but a man should never shave as it is unlucky to draw blood on that day. You should never shave, cut hair or your nails on a Sunday for
    "Sunday cut hair or Sunday cut horn
    Twere better for that man he never was born".
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. St John's day falls on the twenty first of June. People gather furze bushes and sticks and light a bonfire. Then they dance and sing all around the fire.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.