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School: Cappamore (B.) (roll number 7480)

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An Cheapach Mhór, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
James McCarthy
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  1. Lore of Certain Days

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    Wednesday and Saturday are the luckiest days for marriage.
    Saturday is a lucky day to sow potatoes.
    June and July are unlucky months for sailing to other countries.
    The twenty-third of July is an unlucky day to be born.
    Man and December
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    Topics
    1. ócáidí
      1. ócáidí (de réir trátha bliana) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Laurence Hogan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    13
    Address
    Béal Átha an Bhóithrín, Co. Luimnigh

  2. Lore of Certain Days

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    Monday for health,
    Tuesday for wealth,
    Wednesday the best day of all,
    Thursday for losses,
    Friday for crosses,
    And Saturday no luck at all.
    In the Parish of Cappamore Co. Limerick, the lucky day for
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