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School: Mullingar (Pres. Convent) (roll number 934)

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Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Sr. Colmcille
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0735, Page 137

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    Weddings.
    Bridal pair drove in a coach drawn by two white horses. The guests rode on horseback - and after the marriage there was a race home to the bride's house. Whoever got there first got a bottle of whiskey. The coach was sometimes followed by a line of side cars. This was called a "Drag". An old boot was tied to back of coach. That was for luck.
    Wakes.
    Wake lasted two nights. Took place at home. Clay pipes were distributed amongst the men - snuff amongst the women. The Rosary was said
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Alice Hickey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Miss Leavy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mullingar, Co. Westmeath