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School: Clara (Convent)

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Clara, Co. Offaly
Teacher:
Sr. Bernadette
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0807, Page 186

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    The Common time in wich marriages take place is after Lent. The wedding -day is always a great day and there is no limit to dainties.
    The marriage take place in the morning, at the bride's Parish Church and after the amrrage the couple and the guests retire to the Bride's house for breakfast.
    It is thought unlucky to marry in the Harvest or on a Friday.
    "Monday for health,
    Tuesday for wealth,
    Wednesday the best day of all,
    Thursday for sorrow,
    Friday for ?orrow,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English