School: Baile Meadhonach (roll number 10675)
- Location:
- Ballymanagh, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Micheal Ó Raghallaigh
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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(continues on next page)- Collector
- Eileen Dolan
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Carnanthomas, Co. Galway
- Informant
- Pat Connelly
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 85
- Address
- Colesgrove, Co. Galway