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School: Baile Glas (Meastha), An Bhlárna (roll number 10930)

Location:
Ballyglass, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Máiréad, Bean Uí Bhuachalla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0388, Page 023

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    stock is given. If the person has alot of money he gives money as a fortune and if he has a good stock and has not so much money he gives stock as a fortune.
    Some customs that are observed are that the people should wear something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. Another custom is to throw an old boot after the parties to wish them luck.
    A haluling home is also held. When bride and bridegroom come home after their honey moon a party or a ceilidhe is held.
    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
    Jeremiah Mullane
    Informant
    Mrs L. Mullane
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Grenagh, Co. Cork