School: Birr (St. Brendan's)
- Location:
- Birr or Parsonstown, Co. Offaly
- Teachers: S. Ó Conchobhair R. Ó Huigín
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- (continued from previous page)The strawboys are covered from head to foot with straw.It is said, also, that after being a month married the bride and bridegroom go to live at the bride's house.Collected by A. McCabe, John's Mall, Birr.
- There are many marriage customs in our district. People generally get married during Shrove. May is supposed to be the most unlucky month to get married in. Marry in May you will rue the day is one of the sayings.Monday for health,
Tuesday for wealth,
Wednesday the best day of all.
Thursday for losses,
Friday for crosses(continues on next page)- Collector
- P. Mulhare
- Gender
- Unknown
- Address
- Cloghan, Co. Offaly
- Informant
- Mrs Kate Mulhare
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Cloghan, Co. Offaly