School: Sgoil Naoimh Conaill, Na Gleanntaí (roll number 15467)

Location:
Glenties, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Cathal Mac Duibhir
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  1. Long ago there were no motor cars and all the people would have to go on side cars when they were going to get married. The wedden would last for three or four days. Many old Pisreogs are said about the days that you should get married and here is one. Monday for health, and Tuesday for wealth, and Wednesday the best day of all, Thursday for losses, and Friday for crosses and Saturday no day at all.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Feidhlim Ua Cnámhsigh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drumnasillagh, Co. Donegal