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School: Drumandoora N.S. (roll number 12123)

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Drumandoora, Co. Clare
Teachers:
Liam Mac Aodhaire Liam Airley
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  1. Folklore - Lucky and Unlucky Days

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    47
    31st March 1938.
    Folklore.
    There are certain days in the year that are considered lucky and unlucky.
    On New Years day it is considered unlucky for a red haired person of either sex to enter a house first.There is a greater objection to a woman.On May eve the people stick quickbeam in the gardens to preserve their crops lest other people interfere with them.On May day there is an objection to people ploughing or digging their gardens,
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Mac Mahon
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Fahy, Co. Clare