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School: Maoilinn (C.), Áth Treasna

Location:
Meelin, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Cheallacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0350, Page 174

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    fine day because people say :- "Happy the bride the sun shines on. Some say :- "Marry young and be ever young" others say "Marry in haste and repent in leisure".
    In those days there were usually 7 or 8 marriages on Shrove Tuesday. It was always an exciting day in Meelin. The large wedding parties came to the church in side-cars and saddled horses, galloping madly. After the marriage, each party would return to the bride's home and continue wedding festivities till next morning.
    Sometimes a band of "strawboys" would call and join in the festivities. These were dressed in straw from head to heel, they would remain for some time dancing
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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
    Katty Mc Auliffe
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr D. Mc Auliffe
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Meelin, Co. Cork