School: Baile Dubh, (C.) (roll number 15541)
- Location:
- An Baile Dubh, Co. Phort Láirge
- Teacher: Bríd, Bean Uí Dhriaghail
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- Marriages take place during Shrove oftener than at any other time of the year in this district.
May and October are the principal months of the year which are unlucky for marriage and Monday , Wednesday , and Friday are known to be unlucky days.
Many beliefs ae connected with 'Shrove "The principal one relates to what the bride should wear that day. This old saying contains the advice with she is to follow:- Something old, something new, something borrowed , and(continues on next page)- Informant
- Diarmuid Ó Féinneadha
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 60
- Address
- Na Tuartha Dubha, Co. Phort Láirge
- Informant
- Mícheál Ó Féinneadha
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Na Tuartha Dubha, Co. Phort Láirge