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School: Uachtar Árd (roll number 4786)

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Uachtar Ard, Co. na Gaillimhe
Teacher:
An tSr M. S. Iognáid
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0065, Page 241

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  1. May Day (continued)

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  2. Laethanta Áirithe

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    Some days of the week are said to be luckier that the others. It is alway said that Wednesday is the luckiest day of the week to get married and Friday the most unlucky. May marriages are very unlucky, because "Married in May you'll rue the day."
    It is unlucky to take up a job or to go into a new house on Monday. Friday is
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