School: Baile Uí Dhuibh (B.) (roll number 13635)
- Location:
- Ballyduff West, Co. Waterford
- Teacher: Ambrose Madders
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Given by Mrs. Whelan (age 50) Kildarmody
Local Marriage Customs
To Geoffery Whelan Kildarmody Kilmeaden to Waterford
People generally get married on Shrove Tuesday because it is the last day for getting married. The days thought unlucky are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The rhyme says
Monday for health
Tuesday for wealth
Wednesday the best day of all
Thursday for losses
Friday for crosses
Saturday no day at all
People make pancakes on Shrove Tuesday night because it is the custom in my district. Matches are not made in my district. Money is usually given as a fortune. The man or girl who is getting married get money from their father according to the place they are going to live. The(continues on next page)
