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School: Creganbane (roll number 14079)

Location:
Cregganbaun, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Dáithí Mag Réill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137B, Page 01_022

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    It is an old saying If you see three mag-pies it is the sign some one is getting married.
    When a person is going to the church getting married the tongs is threw after him to bring him luck.
    It is said that Wednesday and Sunday are the luckiest days to get married.
    It is happy for the marriage the sun shines on
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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
    Collector
    Ellie Grady
    Gender
    Female