School: Both Íseal (roll number 16744)

Location:
Boheeshil, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Séamus Ua Conchobhair
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  2. Long ago people thought that there was a cross day in every year.
    On that day people had to take special care of their animals. Some people would not let the animals out atal on that day. Nobody would go on a long journey on that day. The cross day of the year is supposed to be the 28th December.
    It was said that an animal's blood should not be taken on Wednesday, Monday or Friday. It was said if a person sent out money on Monday, money would be going out for the remainder of the week. Others say if you sewed your clothes on Monday you should rip them again on Tuesday.

    John Coffey
    Cloon,
    Glencar
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