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School: Mercy Convent, Newtownforbes (roll number 8546)

Location:
Newtown Forbes, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Sr. M. Brainín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0757, Page 012

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0757, Page 012

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  1. Weather-Lore (continued)

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  2. Marriage Customs

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    Marriages in this district are usually celebrated before the Lenten season and also before Advent.
    The usual marriage custom of this district is that the bridegroom to be sends a message with a trusted friend to the prospective bride to find
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