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School: Leitir Mhic an Bhaird (Robertson) (roll number 15283)

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Leitir Mhic an Bhaird, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Nábla Nic Amhlaidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1054, Page 459

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  1. Old Sayings about the Days of the Week

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    Rhyme :- Saturday night my wife she died.
    Sunday she was buried.
    Monday was my wooing day.
    And Tuesday I got married.
    Wednesday I stole a cow.
    Thursday I was put to jail.
    Friday was my Trial Day.
    And Saturday I was hanged.
    Saturday’s flit is a short sit :- It is commonly believed that it is unlucky to get to a new residence on a Saturday or to start any work on that day.
    “The better day the better deed”. This a common saying about Sunday. It is used when any unusual thing takes place on Sunday.
    Sweet Saturday Night and sour Monday Morning.
    It is said “If March comes in like a lion it goes out like a lamb.
    ie If the beginning of March is fierce the end of it will be fine.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nábla Nic Amhlaidhé
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Múinteoir