School: Duleek (C.) (roll number 3114)
- Location:
- Duleek, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Dhonnchadha
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- (continued from previous page)of bread was broken over the head of the bride so that she might never want for bread or food.
When they were installed a dance usually took place. It was a custom that boys from the neighbourhood came to the house & demanded money. These boys were called “Red Boys.” They often became very unruly if their demands were not complied with. - Sometimes an old black hat or black glove were taken and left in the house where the couple intended to live.
It is considered very unlucky for(continues on next page)