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School: Ballykelly

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Ballykelly, Co. Wexford
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Pádraig Mac Uadain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0873, Page 285

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  1. The Lore of Certain Days

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    It is said to be unlucky to throw out ashes on Monday because the luck would be thrown out for the week. The ashes are left in the kitchen until Saturday.
    It is also unlucky to sweep out through the door on Monday because the luck would be swept out for the week.
    It is unlucky to change houses on Friday.
    Long ago a cock was killed on St. Martins Day to bring luck for the year.
    It is also unlucky to yoke horses on St Stephens Day.
    It is unlucky to see a black hare on Monday.
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    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mick Dempsey
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    New Ross, Co. Wexford