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School: Foxrock (St Brigid's)

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Foxrock, Co. Dublin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0799, Page 22

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    to the back of their going-away car for good-luck. White ribbon is generally tied to the front of the bride's car. The bride's maids are supposed to help the bride to dress on the morning of her marriage, also she is supposed to wear something blue, even if it is only a pocket handkerchief for good-luck, and happiness in the future.
    Shrove Tuesday used to be the best day for marriages, and the best night for fun, because they used to get pancakes.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Christina Licken
    Other names
    Christina Licken
    Cristína Ní Lideadha
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Stillorgan, Co. Dublin