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School: Béal Átha Feorainne (C.) (roll number 15653)

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Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Áine Bean Uí Chuillin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0271C, Page 05_016

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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    Marriages take place in Shrove tide. It is said that Friday and Saturday are the unlucky days to get married.
    People like to get married on certain days of the week.
    Monday for wealth.
    Tuesday for health.
    Wednesday the best day of all.
    Thursday for losses.
    Friday for crosses.
    Saturday no luck at all.
    There are certain times which people cannot get
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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
    Peggie Healy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Creeharmore, Co. Roscommon