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School: Coillte Mághach (roll number 12520)

Location:
Coillte Mach, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Máirtín Ó Cearbhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0118, Page 201

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    generally gave an entertainment to the newlywed afterwards or returned the compliment in some other way.
    In regard to lucky days the first days of the week were regarded as being mostlucky though indeed in the matter of days in this district not very much importance was attached.
    Considerable importance was attached to the throwing of a show or a tongs after the bride or bridgeroom when leaving home for the marriage:
    The old rhyme appears to be well known in the district nowadays at any rate
    Monday for wealth
    Tuesday for health
    Wednesday the best day of all
    Thursday for crosses
    Friday for losses
    Saturday no luck at all.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máirtín Ó Cearbhaill
    Gender
    Male