School: Raharney (B.)
- Location:
- Raharney, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: S. Ó Conmhidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0727, Page 050
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- (continued from previous page)lanterns and long poles. Blackbirds, and thrushes flew out to the light and were killed. Such birds were eaten by the people about fifty years ago.
- Food such as potatoes and raisins were put on hooks to catch wild ducks and pheasant.
- People say if the bridegroom arrives before the bride at the chapel it foretells bad luck
- Marry in Lent
you are sure to repent.
Marry in May
you will rue the day.(continues on next page)
