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School: Meelick (roll number 14592)

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Meelick, Co. Roscommon
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Gearóid Ó Conchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0240, Page 346

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  1. Local Marriage Customs (continued)

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    were called "wholpers" by the local people.
    After the marriage the bride remained a fortnight in her father's house. When she was going to her new home she got a trunk of home made clothes and a cow for a fortune. The old people threw the tongs, broom ad old shoes after the young couple to bring them good luck.
    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
    Annie Richardson
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Urrasaun, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    Mrs Richardson
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Urrasaun, Co. Roscommon