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School: Carron / Carthan (roll number 7573)

Location:
Carran, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Micheál Ó Muirthille
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0616B, Page 16_036

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    There are may days that are lucky and unlucky. If you started any work on a Saturday you would not Ever finish it. If you sowed potatoes on a Good Friday they would be sure to grow. It is unlucky to do any work on the cross day of the year that is the fourth day after Christmas day. It is lucky to remove Furniture or anything into a house on a Friday. It is lucky go to [?] in Ballyvaughan for cures on two Mondays and a Thursday or two Thursdays and a Monday. It is lucky to start any work on a Monday. It is luck to get any cure on a Monday and Thursday.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ita Ní Conmara
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilcorney, Co. Clare