School: The Downs (roll number 8875)
- Location:
- The Downs, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: S. Molloy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0730, Page 162
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- Long ago marriages to place mostly in
the month of July.
People always thought Wednesdays were
lucky, days for getting married.
Long ago people always got married in
the month of july.
The people never got married on Saturdays because they
thought they were unlucky days for
getting Married.
The people always ties on old boot
out of the back of the car to give
them good luck.
They always fine two cars one for the
man and best man and the other for
the girl and bridesmaid.
People always thought Tuesdays and
Saturdays were unlucky for getting married.
Marriage take place most frequently in the
month of July and on the month of
April.
The luckiest day for getting
