School: Rathcarran (roll number 4370)

Location:
Ráth Chairn, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Caitlín Ní Chonnachtáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0697, Page 287

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    fair in Athboy was always on the first of February, and it is called Candlemas fair. There is a horse fair held in Kells on the third of October. When a horse is sold the halter is given away with him.
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  2. People say that Wednesday is the most lucky day for marriage. People say that Tuesday is the most unlucky day for marriages and that may is the most unlucky month. In marriages the bride - groom gives money to the bride. Some of the
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    B. Cusack
    Informant
    John Cusack
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 45
    Address
    Baile Mhistéil, Co. Meath