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School: Caisleán Mathúna (B) (roll number 16202)

Location:
Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
T. Ó Hárdaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0944, Page 025

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    churn-staff and tongs. These were handed to her in turn.
    The Bride’s cake, home made with oatmeal was broken on the bride’s head after which it was distributed among the guests.
    The Month’s visit: The Bride should not return to her father’s house for one month after the wedding.
    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
    Patsy Ward
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan
    Informant
    Jason Ward
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan