School: Johnstown, Arklow
- Location:
- Johnstown Lower, Co. Wicklow
- Teacher: Nelly Bolger
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- There are certain days people think it unlucky to begin work, such as, Friday and Wednesday. Monday is said to be a lucky day for house - making. Tuesday Thirsday and Saturday and said to be lucky days for ploughing. Whit Monday is said to be the cross day of the year. It is said to a custom not to get married on that day.
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- Collector
- Séamus Ó Duibhginn
- Gender
- Male
- Informant
- Bean Uí Bhreacáin
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 80
- Address
- Johnstown Lower, Co. Wicklow