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School: Lios Dubh (C.)

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Lisduff, Co. Mayo
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Áine, Bean Uí Chuinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0119, Page 308

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    Long ago when the numbers invited to weddings were very large they had difficulty in selecting some and leaving others out. Some of those not invited wished to partake of the feast without the to the host. These, usually men, dressed up in straw went to the wedding house when the feast was in full swing.
    They knocked at the door with big sticks. They came in and danced. They asked the bridegroom had he that barrel tapped and if they got enough beer they went away and if they didn't they let out the cows or did some other mischief.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mai Flatley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Treankeel, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Ryan
    Relation
    Relative (other than parent or grandparent)
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Treanfohanaun, Co. Mayo