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School: Errew G.N.S. (roll number 13261)

Location:
Errew, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Brígid Nic Eoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0090E, Page 02_006

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  1. Lore of Certain Days (continued)

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    be an unlucky day but this is only "piseoga."
    People like to have their crops set before St. John's night because any crops that are set before that night will grow.
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  2. Days of the Old Cow

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    March borrowed three days from April to skin the old cow. On the last day of March an old cow raised her tail and said, "I will live another year." When March heard her say this she borrowed three days from April to skin her. If the old cow kept her mouth shut she would have
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Mitchell
    Gender
    Female