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School: N. Colmcille, Westport Quay (roll number 13145)

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Westport Quay, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Sean Ó Flaitile
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137, Page 157

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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    Local Marriage Customs
    Marriages take place in this district before Ash Wednesday and again at Easter. A lot of people get married on Shrove Tuesday which is the day before Ash Wednesday.
    When the bride and bridegroom are leaving the church after the marriage, confetti on ice is thrown on them. When they are going away an old shoe is tied to the back of the car. About twelve men or boys dress in straw and wear false faces. They go to the wedding - house and demand drink. They fight if they do not get it. Sometimes they ask money. In the country the wedding - feast is usually held in the brides house. All the relatives and friends of the bride and bridegroom are present
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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
    Peggy Eaton
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Rosbeg, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Eaton
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    56
    Address
    Rosbeg, Co. Mayo