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School: Ballyfin, Mountrath (roll number 15537)

Location:
Ballyfin, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Seosamh Mac Giolla Fhionáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0833, Page 222

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  1. Local Marriage Customs - Some Colours (continued)

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    ...are sure to be true
    To get married in red you wish yourself dead
    To get married in gray you will run far away
    To get married in yellow you are ashamed of the fellow
    To get married in green you are ashamed to be seen

    People say Wednesday is the best day to get married, the rhyme is:-
    Monday for wealth
    Tuesday for health
    Wednesday is the best day of all
    Thursday for losses
    Friday for crosses
    And Saturday is no day at all.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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