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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Roscomáin

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Roscommon, Co. Roscommon
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An tSr. M. Fionnbharra
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0259, Page 269

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  1. Marriage Customs (continued)

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    They used also choose certain days "Monday for health, Tuesday for wealth, Wednesday the best day of all, Thursday for losses, Friday for crosses and Saturday is no day at all."
    After the marriage they would have a wedding feast, and a crowd of Band-Beggars would visit the house, dressed in various costumes. They would be well treated, and would dance with the prettiest girls at the feast.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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