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School: Easgéiphtine (B.) (roll number 2039)

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Eas Géitine, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Donncha Mac Eoin
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  2. Lore of Certain Days

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    There are a lot of old sayings about the days when people are getting married.They say that Wednesday is the best day to get married. Friday is a great day for removing into a new house. Friday is a very lucky day for going on a journey. Friday is a bad day for shaving yourself, or cutting your nails. Mondays and Fridays are bad (ba) days for getting married. They say if you hatch eggs in June the birds will be always roaring.
    There is an old piece of poetry in my district which says
    Monday for health
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