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School: Faughalstown (roll number 9622)

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Faughalstown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Gabhann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0719, Page 551

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    were played on nearly every car. A long drive was taken before they returned home. They were continually cheering and were heartily cheered by every labourer in the fields as they passed by. At three or four o'clock in the evening the "hauling home" or leaving for the bridegroom's house took place. There a great dance was held till next moring. At every wedding strawboys would come and dance for a few hours.
    Wednesday was an is yet counted a very lucky day to get married. Old people believed May a very unlucky month for marriages.
    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 Godfrey
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    James Godfrey
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Bigwood, Co. Westmeath