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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 11_020

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    Local Marriage Customs
    28-2-38
    People generally get married in Shrove time. They said Friday and Saturday are the unlucky days to get married.
    People like to get married on certain days.
    Monday for wealth
    Tuesday for health
    Wednesday the best day of all
    Thursday for losses
    Friday for crosses
    Saturday for no luck atall.
    The marriage day is a great feast
    First the man and girl go to the Chapel to get married.
    There are certain.
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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
    Maureen Gacquin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon