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School: Abhainn Bheag (roll number 3924)

Location:
Owenbeg, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Criostóir Mac Gáfraidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0165, Page 192

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    same procedure with the groom. There is always a captain with the straw-boys, and he is responsible for the conduct of his own contingent. The wedding feast generally lasts until day-break. In the morning all the people return home in great joy.
    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
    Maggie Gibson
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Alick Gibson
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Fortland, Co. Sligo