School: Castlesampson
- Location:
- Castlesampson, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Aodh Ó Fithcheallaigh
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- Friday a lucky day to go into a new house
Friday a to start new work
Monday and Thursday for marriage
Monday and Thursday and Monday to visit seventh son for the cure of ringworm.
Monday and Thursday to point gooseberry thorn to the eye for the cure of sty.
New Years day to receive money
Friday to sow first potato
The first day the cuckoo is heard to have money in pocket. (it must be turned in the pocket to obtain the luck.)
Handsel Monday to receive money.
Unlucky Days.
St. Ronan's day (21st June) 1st May, any Friday unlucky for marriage
Saturday to start new work (ploughing etc).(continues on next page)