School: Dealgain (roll number 11770)

Location:
Dealgain, Co. na Gaillimhe
Teacher:
Breandán Ó Riain
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    22. People used be very careful about their cows May Day because the people used to milk cows and go to some house and drink it.
    23. If a person washes himself with dew on may morning before the sun shines on it he will be very handsome after that.
    24. A person should never throw out water when a churning is being made or the butter cannot be gathered.
    25. Taking dirt from cows hoofs on May morning for butter.
    26. Marriage.
    "Monday for health
    Tuesday for wealth
    Wednesday the best day of all
    Thursday for losses
    Friday for crosses
    Saturday no luck at all."
    27. Sunday's child is full of grace
    Monday's child is fair of face
    Tuesday's child has far to go.
    Wednesday's child is full of woe.
    Thursday's child is bright and winning
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. creidiúint (~391)
        1. creidiúint choiteann (~2,535)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    T. O Mairtín
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    94
    Address
    Dealgain, Co. na Gaillimhe