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School: An Dubh-Chearn (roll number 9534)

Location:
Doochorran, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Bean Mhic an Ríogh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0226, Page 096

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  1. The Lore of Certain Days

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    In my district certain days are looked upon as being lucky or unlucky. Saturday is supposed to be an unlucky day to begin work. It will either be a short job or a long one. It is also said to be unlucky to change from one house to another as "Saturdays flitting is a short sitting." The 1st April is supposed to be an unlucky day also to begin work. Anything born at Whitsuntide is said to be unlucky for instance a horse foal born on Whit Monday can never be trained. If it is put under a sod of earth after it is born the bad luck is supposed to be taken away. Certain cures such as the cure of the sprain and
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Harte
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Aghavilla, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Pat Tiernan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Keenheen, Co. Leitrim