School: Ballinacarrow (roll number 13277)
- Location:
- Ballynacarrow, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Seán Ó Duibheannaigh
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- Marriage Customs
Long ago the old people believed in marriage customs. When anybody got married in the district they used to celebrate a great many customs.
These are some of the old customs:-
1. That the bride shoud not go in to her fathers home for a month.
2. Not to get married on a rainy day.
3. The following is the rhyme about days of the week:-
Monday for health,
Tuesday for wealth,
Wednesday the best day of all(continues on next page)