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School: Teamhrán (C.) (roll number 14834)

Location:
Tavraun, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Mhic Conmara
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0113, Page 279

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  1. Marriage Customs (continued)

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    Long ago the women that used to be getting married used to wear a blue dress so that they would have luck and also they used to wear a white hat.
    Long ago the people that used to be with the bride used to throw rice used to throw rice in her face so that she would have luck.
    The people used to throw either a loaf of bread or the tongs after the bride so that she would have luck.
    Some time ago the people that used to be preparing
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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
    Bridget Frances Dunleavy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tavraun, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs M. Dunleavy
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    40
    Address
    Tavraun, Co. Mayo