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School: Ráth Coille (roll number 15705)

Location:
Rathkell, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aindrias Ó Mórdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0149, Page 140

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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    Most marriages take place between Christmas and Shrove Tuesday. Tuesday is said to be a lucky day to get married and the thirteenth of any month is said to be an unlucky day. If the thirteeth of the month falls on Tuesday it is said to be an unlucky day.
    Long ago matches were made in our district in the following way:-
    If the boy and girl were well acquainted they would consult their own parents on their intended marriage.
    But if they do not know each other the boy send a friend of his to the
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Loretta O' Malley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killeen, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Michael O' Malley
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killeen, Co. Mayo