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School: Killasnett (roll number 9533)

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Curraghfore, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Eoghan Mac Oirealla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0192, Page 104

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  1. Marriage Customs

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    In this district marriage go on before lent.
    Matches were made in this district. Money and goods were given as dowry. Long ago marriages went on in houses. Straw boys visited the houses and they also visit them now in this district. They are dressed with hats made from straw and a false face and coats turned in side out. They go into the house and dance
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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
    Lena Rooney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Curraghfore, Co. Leitrim