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School: Termonfeckin

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Termonfeckin, Co. Louth
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T. Ó Corcoráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0675, Page 272

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  1. Local Marriage Customs (continued)

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    fifty years ago since matching took place. A fortune of money or sometimes cattle and sheep would be given to the girl or boy.
    A long time ago the marriages took place in the houses. The marriage generally took place in the bridegroom's house. Then the bride and bridegroom would go on their honeymoon.
    The customs on the day of the wedding are as follows. A breakfast is held in the bride's house, and in the evening there is a dance in the bride's house. At this dance there is a supper. In going to the church the bride and groom go in cars. Long ago they went in an ass'es cart. In coming out of the church rice is thrown on the bride and bridegroom.
    When the bride and groom return from their honeymoon. there are bonfires lighted to greet them.
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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
    Patrick Quail
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Termonfeckin, Co. Louth
    Informant
    Mr L. Quail
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Termonfeckin, Co. Louth