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School: Doire an Daimh (Derrindaffe) (roll number 10976)

Location:
Derrindaff, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Foghludha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0410C, Page 01_011

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  1. Local Marriages Customs

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    It is at a season which the church calls shrove marriages most frequently take place in our district. There are certain days in the week which people consider are unlucky to get married on. These days are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Also the Church prohibits marriages during Lent and advent, the months of May and December are considered unlucky.
    Numerous matches are made in our district during
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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
    Teresa Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lisroe, Co. Kerry