School: Tappa (roll number 10451)
- Location:
- Tetoppa, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: S. Ó Reachtaire
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- Marriage Customes
Long ago the people had many peculiar customs and many of them still linger in many localities. For instance when a persons wedding party is to set off a old shoe or pot is hung on the bridegroom's car and this is said to bring good luck. When the wedding returns it is met at the road by a number of people one of whom has a bottle of whiskey. Every one present takes a drop out of it and a drop is left in (it) the bottle which is handed to the groom to break. If he fails at the third attempt it is said he will not enjoy a long life.
- Proverbs
I have heard may proverbs from the people in our district such as
A stitch in time saves nine
Never leave of till to morrow what you can do to-day.
An excuse is nearer to a women than to her own apron
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