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School: Dunamaggin, Thomastown (roll number 6890)

Location:
Dunnamaggan, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Pól Mac Lochlainn
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  1. The Lore of Certain Days

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    It is usual for people to get married on Wednesdays. Some people wouldn't dream of starting to plough or sow corn, or start any heavy work on Friday. It is held to be unlucky to do so.
    Here is a rhyme about the days of the week:-
    Monday's child is fair of face;
    Tuesday's child is full of grace;
    Wednesday's child is full of woe;
    (continues on next page)
    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
    Mary Egan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Baurscoob, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Mr Edward Egan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Baurscoob, Co. Kilkenny