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School: Mathghamhnach (C.) (roll number 11423)

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Mahoonagh, Co. Limerick
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Bríd Nic Arailt
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0489, Page 157

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    never went on a honeymoon at that time but started at their work again after a couple of days. When my Grandmother got married she wore a blue hat and a blue frock. That is about fifty years ago.
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  2. Marriages of Long Ago

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    In the olden times Marriages were celebrated in the houses. At that time people would not like to get married in the Month of May. In the evening the parties were married in the bride's home. Later the "Strawboys" very-gaily
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Ita Kenrick
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Garryduff, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Mrs Michael Kenrick
    Relation
    Grandparent
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    89
    Address
    Garryduff, Co. Limerick