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School: Fíodhnach (roll number 15194)

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Fenagh, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Ss. Ó Rinn
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    clothe and the boys ar dressed in the girl's clothes. They come in and dance for a while and they have the best of manners. The other name for them is bean-biggers. When they come in they call for the bride.
    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
    Mary Mc Loughlin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drumroosk South, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Patrick Mc Loughlin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    83
    Address
    Drumroosk South, Co. Leitrim