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School: Baile na Sagart, Lios Mór

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Feagarrid, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
G. Armstong
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0636, Page 118

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  1. Old Crafts (continued)

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  2. Local Marriage Customs

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    When my parents were young, the people used get married during Shrove, but now they get married at all times during (Shrove) the year.
    The month of May is thought an unlucky month for marriages. Mondays and Fridays are thought unlucky days.
    It is considered lucky to break some ware on the night of the wedding or to hang a boot off the wedding car.
    The best match makers in Ballysaggart were Mr. John Devine, Reannacoolagh West. Mr. Edmond Walsh, Reannacoolagh East and
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