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School: Killasnett (roll number 9533)

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An Currach Fuar, Co. Liatroma
Teacher:
Eoghan Mac Oirealla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0192, Page 102

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  1. Marriage Customs

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    The old people were very superstitios as to what day month etc they got married.
    The following was a ryme which they all carefully observed as regards the day they got married
    Monday for health.
    Tuesday for wealth
    Wednesday the best day of all
    Thursday for crosses
    Friday for losses
    Saturday the wors day of all
    They also had a silly ryme as to the colour of clothes
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. deasghnátha aistrithe saoil (~573)
          1. pósadh (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Meehan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Currach Fuar, Co. Liatroma