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School: Naomh Colmcille (roll number 16047)

Location:
Aghamore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aindrias Mac Aodhagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0112, Page 263

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    are made and money given which is (given) called a fortune. In olden times goods and stock were given.
    When a wedding feast is held all those who are not invited to the feast go to the house as straw-boys. They bring with them musical instruments and play at the door. Then the people give them a drink for their music.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen Finnegan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolnaha North, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs T. Finnegan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolnaha North, Co. Mayo