School: Birr (St. Brendan's)
- Location:
- Birr or Parsonstown, Co. Offaly
- Teachers: S. Ó Conchobhair R. Ó Huigín
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- (continued from previous page)they could get. When they finished they used start dancing and singing. When the people attending the marriage feast were on their way home they used run against each other and have great fun.Collected by T. Murray, Ox Mall, Birr.
- It is said that it is unlucky to marry on Wednesday or Friday. On the day of the marriage many old customs are observed, for instance a wedding feast is held to which the bride and bridegroom invite all their friends. The wedding cake is cut by the bride. Strawboys visit the feast and dance and sing and make amusement for the newly married couple.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- A. Mc Cabe
- Gender
- Unknown
- Address
- Birr or Parsonstown, Co. Offaly