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School: Termonfeckin

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Termonfeckin, Co. Louth
Teacher:
T. Ó Corcoráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0675, Page 271

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0675, Page 271

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  1. Old Crafts (continued)

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    it to the plaited part.
    Long ago before candles existed people got light from old rushes which grow along the hedges and in marshy places. The people would plait rushes and make them about as thick as a candle. The plaited rushes would be skined and put into greece.
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  2. Local Marriage Customs

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    There are not many old marriage customs around this district. There are certain times of the year for marriages to take place. It is said to be lucky in the months of May and August. The days that are lucky are Wednesday and Tuesday.
    There is no match-making in our district now. It is about
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Quail
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Termonfeckin, Co. Louth
    Informant
    Mr L. Quail
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Termonfeckin, Co. Louth