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School: Tuairín Chathail (C.) (roll number 11181)

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    the church to be married. In some places red-haired people, or even a woman with a red petticoat, or a red handkerchief would be considered an ill omen to the happy pair. May weddings are supposed to be unfortunate. "Marry in May, die of decay". or poverty". It is also very unlucky to try on the ring before marriage, the measure should be taken with a bit of thread or grass.
    Biddy Kellcher,
    Lacka,
    Ballydesmond,
    Banteen,
    Denis Kelleher, 89 Co. Cork.
    Lacka,
    Ballydesmond
    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
    Biddy Kelleher
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lackanastooka, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Denis Kelleher
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    89
    Address
    Lackanastooka, Co. Cork