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School: Forth (roll number 12909)

Location:
Cill Moninne, Co. Loch Garman
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Chraith
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0876, Page 316

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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    Marriages took place in this locality before Lent and Advent, and on Saint Patrick's Day.
    The month of May is said to be an unlucky month for marriages.
    There is an old saying about the day on which people marry. Here it is-
    "Monday for health,
    Tuesday for wealth,
    Wednesday the best day of all,
    Thursday for losses.
    Friday for crosses.
    Saturday no day at all."
    The bride and bride-groom often received gifts of money from friends. Stock and goods were given also.
    A supper and dance were usually given in the house of the bride on her wedding day.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. deasghnátha aistrithe saoil (~573)
          1. pósadh (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Anita Duggan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Na Goirtíní, Co. Loch Garman