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School: Breaffy (roll number 15555)

Location:
Breaghwy, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Peadar Ó Catháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0147, Page 318

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  1. Marriage Customs (continued)

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    Wednesday the best day of all.
    Thursday for losses.
    Friday for crosses.
    Saturday no luck at all.
    There is another old rhyme
    Marry in black you will wish yourself back.
    Marry in white you have chosen alright.
    Marry in blue he is sure to be true.
    Marry in green ashamed to be seen.
    Marry in brown you will live out of the town.
    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