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School: Glascorn (roll number 16615)

Location:
Glascarn, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Mrs Hope
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0736, Page 261

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  1. Lucky and Unlucky Months for Marriages

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    This old rhyme tells about lucky and unlucky months for marriage -
    "Marry when the year is new,
    Always loving, kind and true.
    Marry when February birds do mate,
    You will never rue your fate.
    Marry when cold March winds blow,
    Over land and sea you'll go.
    Marry in April when you can,
    Joy for maiden and for man.
    Marry in May, you will rue the
    day.
    Marry when June roses blow,
    Joy and sorrow both you'll know,
    Those who in July do wed,
    Must always labour for their bread.
    Marry in August, many a change you are sure to see.
    Marry in September shine,
    Your living will be rich and fine.
    (continues on next page)
    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
    Informant
    Mrs Brigid Ollard
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    72
    Address
    Tuitestown, Co. Westmeath