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School: Edmonton (roll number 8100)

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Edmondstown, Co. Westmeath
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Mrs O' Brien
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0728, Page 071

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0728, Page 071

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    It is said that of the bride arrives at the Church before the Bridegroom it foretells ill luck.
    Lucky and Unlucky Days and Months:
    Marry in Lent you are sure to repent
    Marry in May you will rue the day
    Monday for wealth
    Tuesday for health
    Wednesday the best day of all
    Thursday for losses
    Friday for crosses
    Saturday no day at all
    Marriage Rhymes:
    Marry in blue he is sure to be true
    Marry in grey you will go far away
    Marry in red you are sure to be fed
    Marry in black you will always be black
    (continues on next page)
    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