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School: Baile Meadhonach (roll number 10675)

Location:
Ballymanagh, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Micheal Ó Raghallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0036, Page 0101

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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    Marriages frequently take place during Shrove in my district. The best days for getting married are Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
    Because according to the marriage ryhme of long ago which says,
    Monday for health.
    Tuesday for wealth.
    Wednesday best day of all.
    Thursday for crosses.
    Friday for losses.
    And Saturday no day at all.
    The month thought unlucky is May. Matches are made in the district and money is given as dowry and on very rare occasions stock is given. On the wedding day there is generally a big feast held in bride's house
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen Dolan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carnanthomas, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Pat Connelly
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    85
    Address
    Colesgrove, Co. Galway