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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0975, Page 011

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    of whiskey is produced to settle the business. The date of the marriage is then fixed.
    Some of the young men around the district dress up and wear a head - gear, which covers their whole faces. These are known as straw boys. The go to the house of where the wedding is held and they get plenty eat and drink.
    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
    Informant
    Aidan Geraghty
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cavan, Co. Cavan