School: Cnoc, Abbeyleix (roll number 2324)
- Location:
- Cnoc Ard Ó gCorra, Co. Laoise
- Teacher: Seán Ó Huallacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0831, Page 157
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You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution. - Marriages most frequently take place in my district in February, June, and November. Some marriages take place during Shrove. Some people get married on Shrove Tuesday. May is not considered a lucky month to get married. Friday nor Saturday are not considered lucky days to get married.It is considered lucky to get married during Shrove. Matchmaking is carried on in my district. Money is given as a fortune. Sometimes cattle and goods are given instead of money.The bridegroom and the best man reach the chapel first on the morning of the wedding. Then the bride and bridesmaid come(continues on next page)
