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School: Legaginny

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Legaginny, Co. an Chabháin
Teacher:
S. Mac Cárthaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0992, Page 001

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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    In this locality I heard an old seannachie say that marriages usually took place around Shrove tide. It is said that Tuesday and Sunday are two unlucky days for marriages to take place. May is said to be an unlucky month for a marriage to occur. It is said around this locality that Shrove Tuesday is a very unlucky day to get married. Up to one hundred years ago matches were generally made in the bride's house but now, matches are made in an neighbors house. In olden times money was given as dowry. This custom has
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    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. deasghnátha aistrithe saoil (~573)
          1. pósadh (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brigíd Ní Fionnaghaín
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Bríghid Bean Uí Rághallaig
    Gender
    Female