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School: Mungraid (B.) Luimneach (roll number 14409)

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Mungret, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Mrs B. Mulroy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0528, Page 039

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  1. Marriage Customs Old and New

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    Marriage Customs old and New.
    Wednesday is a very lucky day for celebrating marriages especially around Mungret. During Shrove is counted very lucky also. Saturday is not a lucky day at all. This is an old saying.
    Monday for health.
    Tuesday for wealth.
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    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
    Informant
    Michael Canning
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    54
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Ballykeeffe, Co. Limerick