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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Dún Drongáin (roll number 7232)

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Drongán, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
Siúracha na Trócaire
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    but put a spark into it and keep it inside.
    If you see a white horse whilst going on a journey, it is a sign of good luck.
    If two people wash their hands in the same water, it is said that they'll fight before the day is over.
    Cutting the Nails
    Cut them on Monday, cut them for wealth.
    Cut them on Tuesday, cut them for health.
    Cut them on Wednesday, cut them for news.
    Cut them on Thursday, for a new paid of shoes.
    Cut them on Friday cut them for sorrow
    Cut them on Saturday you'll have a good day to-morrow
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. creidiúint (~391)
        1. creidiúint choiteann (~2,535)
    2. ócáidí
      1. ócáidí (de réir trátha bliana) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Josephine White
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ráth Chianaigh, Co. Thiobraid Árann
    Informant
    Philip Gleeson
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cill Mheanmnáin, Co. Thiobraid Árann