School: Carrigabruise
- Location:
- Carrigabruse, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: P. Mc Enrae
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0999, Page 182
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You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution. - 20 Nollaig 1937Local Marriage CustomsMarriages took place at all times throughout the year in Lislea except, of course, Lent and Advent. There was naturally a rush at Shrovetide before the "forbidden time" set in.Monday of health, Tuesday for wealth,
Wednesday the best day of all.
Thursday for losses, Friday for crosses and
Saturday no luck atall.The bride was supposed to wear:-
Something old, something new,
Something borrowed and something blue.After the ceremony the menfolk assembled outside the church on horse-back with their wives seated behind them.(continues on next page)
