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School: Coill Chláir (roll number 14276)

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Kilclare, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Treasa Ní Oibeacáin
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  1. Lore of Certain Days

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    It is supposed to be unlucky to give away milk on May Day. There are many superstitions in regards to this day. Long ago butter was taken on May Day. A priest having heard about a certain woman who took the butter followed her on May Day. The district through which they passed was thickly hedged. The woman always kept on one side of the hedge and the priest on the other. As she went through each man's land she said "Half for you and half for me." The priest repeated this after her and when the woman churned the next day the churn was full of butter.
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