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School: Airgneach Uachtarach (roll number 7348)

Location:
Glen, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Máire Ní Ruairc
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0181, Page 309

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    then the bridesmaid and groomsman. Next the Captain and Sergeant dance and then the Captain calls out the men by men by number and each one dances when called, for the amusement of the wedding party. They do not accept drink or refresments, although generally offered it. They only remain an hour or two and leave the house cheering for the bride and groom.
    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
    Norrie Cullen
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Glen, Co. Sligo