School: Carnán (C.), Fedamore (roll number 9548)
- Location:
- Carnane, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Bhriain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0517, Page 163
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- Marriage Customs
Sometimes people hang an old shoe or an old boot to te back of the motor or carriage for luck.
The bride should cut the first cut of the wedding cake.
People long ago threw rice on the newly pair for luck too.
The bride never visits her own house for a month after the marriage.
The latter always wears
Something old
Something New
Something blue or
Something borrowed
Wehn the bride and groom is putting the ring on the birdes finger it is very unlucky to let it fall.
Monday for health
Tuesday for wealth
Wednesday the best day of all
Thursday for losses
Friday for crosses
Saturday no day at all
The mothers of the brides long ago made them(continues on next page)
