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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Nenagh

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An tAonach, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
An tSr. Seanán
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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    1. Married on Monday for health,
    Married on Tuesday for wealth,
    Married on Wednesday the best day of all.
    Married on Thursday for losses,
    Married on Friday for crosses,
    Married on Saturday no day at all.
    2. It is unlucky to be married in the month of May.
    3. The bride must wear something old,
    The bride must wear something new
    The bride must wear something borrowed
    The bride must wear something blue.
    4. It is considered unlucky if the bride puts on her wedding dress before the day of the ceremony.
    The Hauling Home.
    A big feast is held at the brides home on the night of the wedding. All the friends of both parties are invited, and there is great feasting all
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. deasghnátha aistrithe saoil (~573)
          1. pósadh (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Evelyn Gleeson
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Sráid an Mhistéalaigh, Co. Thiobraid Árann
    Informant
    Mrs Gleeson
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Sráid an Mhistéalaigh, Co. Thiobraid Árann