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School: Cullyfad, Longford (roll number 15975)

Location:
Killyfad, Co. Longford
Teacher:
William Balfe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0760, Page 380

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  1. The Lore of Certain Days (continued)

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    water during Whit Week.
    It is said that one should never break sticks on a Sunday because it is unlucky.
    Some people think that it is unlucky to get married in the month of May. The saying is get married in May and you'll rue the day. People say that by saying four thousand Hail Marys during the time from the eight of December to Christmas Day that you ask for.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Mulligan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Glenoghil, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Paddy Mulligan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Glenoghil, Co. Longford