School: Breacaire Beag (roll number 14891)

Location:
Brackary Beg, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Seán Ó Brádaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0192, Page 229

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  1. Many marriages take place in Lissross before Lent and Advent each year. It is said that there are certain days unlucky for marriages, namely Friday and Saturday, because
    Monday for health,
    Tuesday for wealth,
    Wednesday the best day of all,
    Thursday for losses,
    Friday for crosses,
    Saturday no day at all.
    There is also a certain month thought unlucky for marriage namely May.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Rowan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lisdarush, Co. Leitrim