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School: Scoil N. Bríde, Kilmaine

Location:
Kilmaine, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Maighréad, Bean Uí Ghliasáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0106, Page 048

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    cailín é.
    12 It is unlucky for bridal party to meet a funeral on way to or from the church
    13 May is considered an unlucky month for marriage
    14 A fine day forbides alucky marriage
    15 Young girls long ago wore at marriage a bonnet, cape and high breasts. (cape kept preserved)
    16 Married couple dance first.
    Man should be in the church first
    A horse shoe under the wedding cake before it is cut.
    Rice is thrown on newly married couple.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Líl Nic Nioclais
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilmaine, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Bean Mhic Nioclais
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilmaine, Co. Mayo