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School: Glynn (C.) (roll number 4602)

Location:
Glynn, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Maighréad Ní Giolla Eoin
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  2. Lore of Certain Days

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    The old people of the present day are full of superstition especially regarding certain days and certain months. For example moving into a new house on Friday is supposed to be unlucky.
    Kittens born in the month of May bring evil to the inhabitants of the house, while chickens hatched out in July are supposed to be very weak and squeaky.
    A whistling woman and a crowing hen calls the devil from his
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