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School: Foxrock (St Brigid's)

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Carraig an tSionnaigh, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath
Teacher:
S. Ní Mhaolagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0799, Page 21

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    There are many superstitions about marriages , and some people still carry them out:-
    Married in black, You wish yourself back ,
    Married in blue, you're sure to be true
    Married in green , you're not fit to be seen .
    Also there are some as regards the days of the week -: Monday for health .Tuesday for wealth , Wednesday the best day of all, Thursday for loses , Friday for crosses,
    Saturday no day at all.
    Also , to tie a slipper on the back of the car for luck.
    The bride is not supposed to fit on he dress before the wedding , and if so it brings bad luck , supposed to be even death.
    The grooms is supposed to be at the Church first . Then the reception is generally held in the bride's home.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. deasghnátha aistrithe saoil (~573)
          1. pósadh (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Christina Licken
    Other names
    Christina Licken
    Cristína Ní Lideadha
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Stigh Lorgan, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath