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School: Ráithíní (Rehins)

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Rahans, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máirtín Ó Longáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0151, Page 134

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  1. Marriage Customs

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    About 60 years ago when the people used to get married they used to go for a ride on horseback after leaving the church. It was usual that the woman would ride behind the man. The woman used to be sitting on a cushion which was embroidered with gold thread.
    This cushion was called "a pillion". It used to be stretched across the horses back and was kept there by two straps which went right round the horse. The married couple used to go for a ride for about two miles and when they returned they (returned they) got whisky. At about eight "o" clock in the evening the strawboys' used to come to the brides house and have great fun.
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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
    Sean Wynne
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballina, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Padden
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    45
    Address
    Ballina, Co. Mayo