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School: Cnoc an Choillín, Cootehall

Location:
Knockaculleen or Hollymount, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Máire Ní Mhártain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0233, Page 045

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  1. Local Marriage Customs (continued)

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    Monday and Friday are thought unlucky days for marriage. If the day is raining it is thought very unlucky.
    "Happy is the bride whom the sun shines on". If the parties meet a funeral going to the chapel it is a sign of bad luck. If they meet a red haired woman it is also a sign of bad luck. If they meet a dark-haired man it is a sign of good luck. There are other superstitions about marriage with regards to the dress of the bride.
    "Married in brown, you'll live near the town".
    "Married in black, you'll
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English