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

Location:
Glynn, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Maighréad Ní Giolla Eoin
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  1. Long ago the people had many superstitions about the days of the week. With regard to going into a new house they say that it was unlucky to go into one on Friday
    On May Eve it was a custom to bless cattle and place them under the protection of Our Blessed Lady it was also a custom not to give or sell milk.
    On the first of February Saint Brigid's Eve the old folk in other counties in the west make crosses from rushes and place them outside the doors.
    The farmers when sowing their
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    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Wadding
    Gender
    Female