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School: Castleblayney (2) (roll number 10649)

Location:
Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
William Boyd
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0943, Page 389

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0943, Page 389

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  1. Local Marriage Customs (continued)

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    and dance till the feast was over. Then they went round and collected money for their songs.
    Long ago the married couple who were held in honour and respect were "hauled home". Those who attended the wedding raced on horses home to the bride's house. The winner of the race got a prize, or a pint of whiskey.
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  2. Marriage Customs

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    Match making do frequently take place in this district. Some years ago it was customary in this district for a young lady to be betrothed to a man, without ever seeing him.
    The parent's met and made all arrangements. A sum of money was handed over the the bride's parents, to the young man, after the proposal was made.
    This is what is commonly know
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Beattie
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan