School: Walshestown (roll number 3245)
- Location:
- Walshestown North, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Bean Uí Dhuibhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0736, Page 348
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- The month of November and January were the times of the year when most marriages took place. May and August were thought unlucky for marriages. Matches are seldom made in my district. In past years money was given as dowry.
When the marriage ceremonies are over a wedding feast is held at the birde's house. All the friends are entertained and each give a wedding present to the married couple. At most weddings "straw'boys" attend in very gay attire. They are cordially received and are entertained. The "straw-boys" as a rule are of very good behaviour during these visits.(continues on next page)
