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School: Alt Achadh Doire (roll number 15474)

Location:
Altaghaderry, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Pádraig L. Mac Diarmada
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1107, Page 124

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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    People mostly get married at Christmas. They say it is unlucky to get married in the months of May and November. They also say it is unlucky to get married on Mondays and Fridays. When they are going to get married they do not go in the same motor-car. The girl who is married generally has a big night.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Geraldine Anderson
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Castruse, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    James Anderson
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Castruse, Co. Donegal

  2. Local Marriage Customs

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    The marriages generaly take place in October and May. The unlucky day for marriages are Monday and Friday. Anybody can get married on Shrove Tuesday. There are no matches made in our district. Money is given as a dowry.
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