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School: Kilcullen (Convent) (roll number 11806)

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Kilcullen, Co. Kildare
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0780, Page 319

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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    Marriages most frequently take place locally _ during Shrove _ June & September.
    From Shrove to Easter no one gets married.
    Months that are thought unlucky for marriage are May and October.
    Days that are thought unlucky are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
    Monday for Health
    Tuesday for Wealth
    Wednesday the best day of all
    Thursday for losses
    Friday for Crosses
    Saturday no day at all.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English

  2. Customs Observed on Wedding Day

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    1 An old boot or shoe is tied to the back of the car in which the married couple leave the Church.
    2. A Slipper is thrown after the married couple.
    3. Old horse-shoes are tied to the car.
    4. Rice and Confetti are thrown on the married pair when they are leaving the Church Porch.
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