School: Na Tearmoinn (B.) (roll number 8931)
- Location:
- Tarmon East, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Seán Ó Cathaláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0403, Page 349
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- David Kelly
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Tarmon West, Co. Kerry
- Informant
- Miss Mary Brassel
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 64
- Address
- Tarmon West, Co. Kerry
Local Marriage Customs
“In the month of February nearly all the marriages take place in my district.”
In the month of February nearly all the marriages take place in my district. It was thought unlucky to marry on Mondays and in the month of May and December. In this place matches are made and broken. In every marriage money is given. It is very seldom that stock and goods are given at marriages. About twelve months ago a marriage took place in the townsland of Linsmore in the girls house. It is a very rare thing around here to marry in a house. When a wedding is taken place the man goes first(continues on next page)
