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School: Glenahilty (roll number 10656)

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Glenahilty, Co. Tipperary
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M. Ó hEoghanáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0536, Page 008

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    “Long ago marriages used to take place in Shrove, but now they take place at all times of the year...”

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    Long ago marriages used to take place in Shrove, but now they take place at all times of the year, especially after Lent. There is money given as a fortune. The reception after the wedding is generally held in Hotels now, and immediately after the Bride and Bridegroom go on their honeymoon. Sometimes there is a dance held in the man's house before the wedding.
    Straw-boys are unknown in this district, people look on them as blackguards. Nobody goes to a wedding except those who are invited. There is no such thing as a hauling home around here, the Bride can go home (when) whenever she likes.
    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
    Patrick Cahill
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kylenaheskeragh, Co. Tipperary