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School: Grian Airbh (Graine), Urlingford (roll number 6017)

Location:
Graine, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Bean Uí Dhubhshláine
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0867, Page 241

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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    Marriages take place at any time of the year now but long ago they most frequently took place at Shrove.
    It is considered unlucky to get married on Friday or in the month of May. Wednesday is thought the best day and Friday the worst.
    There is an old saying about getting married in May.
    Married in May,
    You'll rue the day.
    Matches are made locally in our district. The wedding is held at the brides house.
    Money is given as dowry but stock is not given.
    Long ago when anyone was getting married the neighbouring boys
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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
    Informant
    Mrs Hennessy
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    68
    Address
    Lisduff, Co. Kilkenny