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School: Cill Thiomáin, Durrus, Bantry (roll number 15989)

Location:
Kilcomane, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Máiréad Ní Mhathúna
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  1. Marriage Customs (continued)

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    Marry in black you wish you were back.
    Marry in green you're asheme to be seen
    Marry in yellow you're asheme of the yellow
    Monday for health
    Tuesday for wealth
    Wednesday is no day atall
    Thursday for crosses
    Friday for losses
    Saturday is the best day of all
    Marry in May you will rue the day
    Marry in June you will marry too soon
    November is supposed to be a very lucky month
    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
    Eileen O' Driscoll
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilcomane, Co. Cork