School: Log na nGall (roll number 15663)

Location:
Lugnagall, Co. Sligo
Teachers:
Tomás Ó Hodhráin Bean Uí Hodhráin
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  1. Some people hang an old pair of shoes on the back of the carriage for good luck. Others throw the tongs after the bride when she is going out the door.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. Sunday is an unlucky day on which to get married. lOng ago when there were not many churches, the priest used to come to the house and marry the couple.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.