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School: Druim Muchlach (roll number 16040)

Location:
Drummucklagh, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Peadar C. Mac Giolla Chearr
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1105, Page 14

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  2. The Marriage Customs of Drummucklagh School Area

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    In this neighbourhood the marriages are usually held between Easter and Advent. The days which marriages are usually held on are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. The days thought to be unlucky for marriages are Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays and the months thought to be unlucky are, May, June and July.
    Matches are not made in this district. The bridegroom asks the girl, There is no dowry given. There are never any stock or goods given as a dowry. All marriages
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English