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School: Coolronan (roll number 16247)

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Coolronan, Co. Meath
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Bean Uí Chonmhidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0694, Page 461

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  2. Local Marriage Customs

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    Local Marriage Custom's
    Eithne Conway got this from her mother Mrs. Conway.
    Many people get married at Shrove, as they cannot marry during lent.
    People don't get get married in May
    Wednesday is a lucky day to get married: an old rhyme says:
    Monday for health
    Tuesday for wealth
    Wednesday the best day of all
    Thursday for losses
    Friday for crosses
    and Saturday no luck at all.
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