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School: Carrigaline (3) (roll number 12097)

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Carrigaline, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Martha Levis
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0392, Page 254

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  2. Local Marriage Customs

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    Marriages usually take place around the locality all through the year, but most Shrove. The night before Ash Wednesday is called Skilligs night.
    Some days are considered lucky for marriages as the rhyme says. Monday for health, Tuesday for wealth, Wednesday the best day of all, Thursday for crosses, Friday for loss, Saturday no luck at all. For luck the bride is supposed to wear. "For Something new, something old
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