School: Kilcullen (Convent) (roll number 11806)
- Location:
- Kilcullen, Co. Kildare
- Teacher: Na Siúracha
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- Marriages most frequently take place locally _ during Shrove _ June & September.
From Shrove to Easter no one gets married.
Months that are thought unlucky for marriage are May and October.
Days that are thought unlucky are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Monday for Health
Tuesday for Wealth
Wednesday the best day of all
Thursday for losses
Friday for Crosses
Saturday no day at all. - 1 An old boot or shoe is tied to the back of the car in which the married couple leave the Church.
2. A Slipper is thrown after the married couple.
3. Old horse-shoes are tied to the car.
4. Rice and Confetti are thrown on the married pair when they are leaving the Church Porch.(continues on next page)