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School: Nobber (B.) (roll number 4284)

Location:
Nobber, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Ristéard Ó Fithcheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0710, Page 266

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  1. Old Crafts

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    Rush Candle was used in this district about seventy years ago. It was made by striping all the green coating of rushes and dipping them in sheep fat. A special applicance for holding it was also made and some of the later are found in Nobber.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
      2. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Philip Carolan
    Gender
    Male

  2. Local Marriage Customs

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    Monday for health
    Tuesday for wealth
    Wednesday the best day of all
    Thursday for losses
    Friday for crosses
    And Saturday no good at all.
    Bride on the morning of he wedding should wear something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.
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