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School: St Garvan's, Rathmullen

Location:
Ráth Maoláin, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Séamus P. Mac Eiteagáin
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    In olden times some days were lucky and others were not. The people made a rhyme about getting married
    "Monday for (hel) health,
    Tuesday for wealth.
    Wednesday is best day of all,
    Thursday for losses
    Friday for crosses.
    It is unlucky to set a hen on Saturday. It is said she will rise again. It is unlucky to leave a place on Saturday. Saturday's flitting is very short sitting.
    It is unlucky to bathe in Apl April or May. April or May keep far from the sea. It is unlucky to
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. ócáidí
      1. ócáidí (de réir trátha bliana) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Willie Shovelin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cluain Dalláin, Co. Dhún na nGall
    Informant
    Patrick Shovelin
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cluain Dalláin, Co. Dhún na nGall