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School: Meelick (roll number 14592)

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Meelick, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Gearóid Ó Conchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0240, Page 343

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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    Unlike nowadays there (are) were many customs connected with marriages in this locality in former times. Some of these are still practised.
    Candlemas day was a noted day for the local people to go to the town of Ballaghaderreen matchmaking. When a couple got married it was a time of great amusement and excitement. The people of the adjoining villages were invited to the wedding. Before motor-cars were invented the couple walked to the church accompanied by their friends. It was a custom for the bride's mother to stick a needle in the bride's dress. This was supposed to protect her on her way to and from
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Richardson
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Urrasaun, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    Mrs Richardson
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Urrasaun, Co. Roscommon