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School: Doire / Derrew (roll number 14624)

Location:
Derrew, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Caitlín Bean Uí Maolalaidh
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  1. The Tricks of Certain Days

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    1. On Saint Brigid's day the people makes three crosses and hang them up on the walls.
    2.
    The people are afraid to give away milk on May day because it is said that they would be short throughout the year.
    3.
    If a mare foals on May day it is said he will kill somebody before the year is out.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bríghid Ní Neachtáin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Furnace, Co. Mayo