School: Brosna (C.) (roll number 13019)
- Location:
- Brosna, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Bean Uí Dhúnaighe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0449, Page 439
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- (continued from previous page)woman as . Sometimes there is a lot of bantering over this dowry before the parties come to an agreement, Then "bindings" are written by an attorney and the civil part of the ceremony is complete.
In olden days stock and goods were given as dowry. It is always said that "made: matches are much luckier than "love" matches, and for this reason the dowry will still be demanded of the bride.
On the wedding day, due notice having been given to the Parish priest, the contracting parties arrive at the church, the bride's party being the last to arrive.
As they leave the church after the marriage rice and old shoes are thrown after them for luck. A reception is usually held at the home of the bride, a dance usually follows, To add to the merriment several batches of straw-boys arrive at the house, They wear fancy dress costumes and each batch is led by the Captain, who calls(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Sheila Lane
- Gender
- Female
- Informant
- Mrs Lane
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 47
- Address
- Carrigeen, Co. Kerry
