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School: Carnamoyle (roll number 7344)

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Carnamoyle, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Hugh Mc Kee Fleck
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1113, Page 472

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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    May and October are said to be unlucky months to get married. Friday and Saturday are said to be unlucky days. A farmen usually give his daughter a sum of money called her fortune. Giving shots is a custom at weddings in this district and bonfires are lit at night.
    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
    Collector
    Bridget Mc Colgan
    Gender
    Female
    Collector
    Sarah Mc Brearty
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carnamoyle, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Joseph Mc Brearty
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carnamoyle, Co. Donegal