School: Glascorn (roll number 16615)
- Location:
- Glascarn, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Mrs Hope
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- (continued from previous page)that the sun shines on." It is also considered lucky for the bride to wear "Something old and something new, something borrowed and something blue."If the bridal pair do not go away during the day there is always a great dance in the house. Many friends and neighbours are invited and everyone rejoices. Men and boys from around the district dress up in different clothes and go to the house to beg. These are called "Beggars." They get a great reception and the people of the house give them plenty of drink. They dance with the bride and after some time they go home. The bride does not return to her own home for a month after being married.
