School: Dunleer (B.) (roll number 1306)

Location:
Dunleer, Co. Louth
Teacher:
M. Ó Ceallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0673, Page 186

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    Saturday the worst day of all.
    3. It is also said that it is unlucky to get married in May or June.
    After the marriage a feast is usually held. In olden times it is believed that when the couple was entering the new houses a bottle of wine was broken on the door step for luck. Some times also the windows of the houses are illuminated with candles.
    Received From
    Patrick King.
    Ardee Rd,
    Dunleer.
    He received the information from -: Mrs King
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick King
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dunleer, Co. Louth
    Informant
    Mrs King
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dunleer, Co. Louth