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School: Carrigaline (3) (roll number 12097)

Location:
Carrigaline, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Martha Levis
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0392, Page 255

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    something borrowed and something blue. And it is very unlucky for the bride to see the bridegroom on the wedding morning until he is in the church. A wedding reception is usually held at the brides home. A night of merriment is usually kept up until morning and drink is supplied. A hauling home is sometimes held when the bride comes to her future home.
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  2. Local Marriage Customs

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    Marriages usually take place during Shrove, and on Shrove Tuesday many marriages take place. The lucky days are Tuesday for wealth, and Wednesday the best day of all. Thursday and Friday are supposed to be unlucky. If the bride see's a lamb, a dove, or a spider on the road on her way to the church it is a sign of luck any shade of blue is also supposed to bring good luck, If the bride should find a spider it is a sign of plenty. There is also a custom of throwing an old shoe after
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    William Daunt
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Fahalea, Co. Cork