School: Edmonton (roll number 8100)
- Location:
- Edmondstown, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Mrs O' Brien
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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 dayMonday for wealth
Tuesday for health
Wednesday the best day of all
Thursday for losses
Friday for crosses
Saturday no day at allMarriage 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)