School: Lorg an Iarla (roll number 13590)
- Location:
- Lurganearly, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: E. Ní Choilldubh
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- Marriages in this district usually take place in the Summertime. May is supposed to be an unlucky month for marriages. Money is given as a dowry. Sometimes presents are given.There are many customs on the wedding day. People throw con-fetty on the bride and groom and the wedding cards are decorated with ribbons and sometimes an old boot is tied to the back of the car for luck. A wedding feast or party is held that night at which there is dancing and games. Sometimes neighbours light a bonfire at the house.
- Collector
- W. Blackwood
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Altnamackan, Co. Armagh
- Informant
- Mr G. Blackwood
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 59
- Address
- Ballynarea, Co. Armagh