School: Tang (roll number 8037)
- Location:
- Tang, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: T. Ó Caisil
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- The marriages in this district generally take place in the month of February,before Ash Wednesday,and in November before Advent. The month of May is thought to be unlucky.
“If you marry in May
You’ll rua the Day.
A marriage on,-
Monday for wealth
Tuesday for health.
Wednesday the best day of all
Thursday for losses,
Friday for crosses
Saturday the worst day of all.
The marriages in this district generally take place on Wednesday.
Matches are made locally both now and in the past. Long ago when matches were been made the suitor brought a confidential friend with him. The friend generally carried a bottle of whiskey to the house of the parents of his intended wife. Long ago men and women went round as match makers.(continues on next page)- Collector
- Michael Conlon
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 13
- Informant
- Michael Conlon
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 73
- Address
- Rathmore, Co. Longford