School: Churchtown, Athy (roll number 7790)
- Location:
- Churchtown South, Co. Kildare
- Teacher: P. Ó Dubhlaoich
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- No wedding procession is held but what is called the "hauling home" is usually held the night the bride arrives in her new house after the honeymoon. All the friends and neighbours assemble there and all wish the bride "welcome home", after which there is a feast and dancing is held.
In some cases, the neighbours do not go, unless invited.
Local marriages are most frequent at Shrove-tide and before Advent.(continues on next page)