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School: An Currach Mór (roll number 7707)

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Curragh More, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Hubáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0079, Page 300

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    man who intends to get married to send another man to the girl's house, and ask her of her father. If she consented he would send her a bottle of whiskey. On the next market day they would meet in the town.
    Then on the day fixed for their marriage the girl would dress in a blue suit. If they met a funeral it was unlucky. If the day is wet it is an unlucky omen. If the day is fine it is a sign of good luck. There is an old saying, "Happy for the bride
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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
    Mary Finneran
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cuilsallagh, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Michael Fahy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cuilsallagh, Co. Galway