School: Garryross
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- Garryross, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Bean Uí Eochagáin
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- Some years ago marriages in this area took place only before Lent and Advent. Now any time. The old saying goes. Monday for health. Tuesday for Wealth. Wednesday the best day of all. Thursday for losses. Friday for crosses, and Saturday no day at all. All marriages are practically on Wednesdays.
Shrove Tuesday used to be called snapping day, on account of it being the last day before Len on which marriages were allowed. Matches are made in this district and money given as a dowry. Very often the girl is left because of a £5(continues on next page)