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    It was an old custom here to "horn" any person who got married for the second time, as the people did not approve of a second marriage. On the night of the wedding the young men of the district paraded outside the house, armed with empty bottles into which they blew, making a terrible din. Of both bride and bridegroom had been married before the "horning" was carried on with greater vigour. About five or six years ago a pair were horned on the night of their wedding.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Una Ní Bhuadhaig
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    John Maher
    Gender
    Male