School: Marshalstown (roll number 12741)
- Location:
- Baile Mharascail, Co. Loch Garman
- Teacher: Seosamh Ó Macháin
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- 47Unlucky Days
There are special days which are called the borrowed days. These days are from the twelfth to the fifteenth of April. They are called the borrowed days because they have to be borrowed out of March
There are no special days for sowing crops only you could sow crops from the first of March until the end of June.
For marriage Monday is said to be a good day because Monday is for health. Tuesday is said to be a good day for wealth. Wednesday is the best day of all. Thursday for losses. Friday for crosses. Saturday no day at all.
The child that is pretty (at to) in cradle is ugly at the table. Mondays child is fair of face. (Th) Tuesdays child is full of grace. Wednesdays child is loving and giving. Thursdays child has to work for its living. Fridays child is full of woe. Saturdays(continues on next page)
