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School: Swords (C.) (roll number 7339)

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Swords, Co. Dublin
Teacher:
Mrs Shortall
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0788, Page 85

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  1. Marriage Customs (continued)

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    about three years ago a young girl was married in her own home; but this is not to be wondered at because there was a beautiful little chapel attached to the house.
    Before the bridal pair go on their honey-moon a party is given and all the people in the neighbour-hood is invited.
    A custom which is always observed in Swords is: An old shoe is tied to the back of the car in which the couple are travelling as it is supposed to bring good luck.
    When they leave the church they go home in separate cars, and who
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    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
    Bridget O Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mountgorry, Co. Dublin
    Informant
    Mrs Clarke
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mountgorry, Co. Dublin