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School: Cullyfad, Longford (roll number 15975)

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Killyfad, Co. Longford
Teacher:
William Balfe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0760, Page 351

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    generally held in the house of bride. Then they would go away for a drive in a side car and stay away until evening. When they would come home the dinner would be held. At night they used to have a dance.
    Band Beggars as they were called generally visited the house looking for money or drink. They would have music with them and be dressed up like wren boys. Some places they would invited in and have a nights fun.
    Some people say that May is an unlucky month to get married in. Others say that June is a lucky month. A lucky day to
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    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
    Bridie Duffy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Creeve, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Joseph Duffy
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    61
    Address
    Creeve, Co. Longford