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School: Cloncovid

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Cloncovet, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
S. Savage
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0988, Page 131

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  1. The Lore of Certain Days

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    In this district there are certain days considered lucky and more unlucky for starting any work. I am told that long ago the people liked to get setting some potatoes on Good Friday because it was supposed to be a very lucky day.
    People dont like to get married on Friday or on Saturday because they are counted unlucky.
    On Whit Saturday, Whit Sunday, and on Whit Monday it is unlucky to go near the
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    May Sheridan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carnagh Upper, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Edward Hore
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carnagh Upper, Co. Cavan