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School: Loughill

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Ballymunterhiggin, Co. Donegal
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Eibhlis Ní Mhathghamhna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1026, Page 130

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  2. Local Marriage Customs

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    Marriages take place all times of the year. There is not an unusual rush around Shrove [?] as in olden times. June and September are said to be unlucky months. Weddings are held usually on Mondays Tuesdays or Wednesdays as people are inclined to believe the old saying – “Monday for health, Tuesday for wealth, Wednesday the best day of all Thursday for losses, Friday for crosses and Saturday no day at all.”
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