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School: Carn an Ríogh (roll number 11619)

Location:
Carrownree, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Éamonn Mac Énrí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0184, Page 0637

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    married. This is supposed to bring them good luck. Long ago there were no motor-cars so the couple had to go in carriages drawn by four horses or in side cars that were used in those days. Ribbons and flowers were often tied on the cans and they looked very nice and attractive. If the bride forgot anything she would not be let go back to her house for it as it was said it would bring ill luck. It was said that July was the luckiest month of the year to get married. The most of the people got married in tis month. December was supposed to be the unlucky month.
    If a person got married on a Monday they would be healthy. If they got married on Tuesday they would be ric. If the got
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Éilís Nic Siacus
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrownree, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Pat Fahey
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrownree, Co. Sligo