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School: An Clochar (roll number 14705)

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Kilbarron, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Mother Philomena
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1028, Page 250

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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    Marriages take place all the year round except during Lent and Advent. Before Lent or as that season is called “Shrovetide” is, perhaps, the most popular time. Some people believe this to be the luckiest time to get married. It may be because the holy season of Lent follows. It is considered unlucky to get married on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
    “Monday for health
    Tuesday for wealth
    Wednesday the best day of all
    Thursday for losses
    Friday for crosses
    Saturday no luck Atal”
    Matchmaking was very common especially in country districts until recent years. People met at markets and fairs and discussed the perspective bride or bridegroom. The parents for the “intended”
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    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
    Collector
    Aideen Stephens
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal