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School: Cúl Seachtaine

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Coolshaghtena, Co. Roscommon
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Caitln Nic Dhonnchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0258, Page 275

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  1. Local Marriage Customs (continued)

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    girl may ask the man.
    When people get married the wedding is usually held in the bride's house. During the night the boys of the village dress up and go to the wedding.
    They remain on all night dancing and singing. They get plenty of drink. These boys are called Strawboys.
    When the wedding is over the husband and wife go on their honey moon. They stay for a week. When they are comming home it is lucky to come on Friday.
    This is an old saying connected with the marriage.
    If married in blue you are sure to be true.
    If married in green you are ashamed to be seen.
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    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
    Ethna Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clooncashel More, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    Mrs Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    42
    Address
    Clooncashel More, Co. Roscommon