School: Walterstown (roll number 10356)
- Location:
- Walterstown, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Proinseas, Bean Uí Cheallaigh
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- (continued from previous page)Unlucky month to get married.
It is said that May is an unlucky month in which to get married. It is an old saying; Married in may and you'll rue the day.Marriage Customs.
It is an old custom to hang an old shoe or boot or horse-shoe on the back of the car of the bride and bridegroom for good luck.Written by
Florence Kavanagh
Walterstown
Garlow Cross
NavanGiven by
Mrs C. Kavanagh
Walterstown
Garlow Cross,
Navan28 April 1938 A.D.
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“Long ago there was a landlord called Preston over the land that Caffrey's own now.”
Long ago there was a landlord called Preston over the land that Caffrey's own now. There were many landlords in the country long ago. - SayingSaturday's flitting makes a short sitting.
A stitch in time saves nine.
Never cast a clout till May is out.
You can bring a horse to the water but you can't make it drink.
See a pin and pick it up it is sure to bring you good luck. See a pin and let it lie, poor you be until you die.(continues on next page)
