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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0975, Page 021

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    Ancient Marriage Customs
    In the olden days when marriages took place the groom went to the bride's house and asked the father for his daughter. If the father agreed the day was appointed and they went to the chapel and got married. Then when the marriage was over they went to the bride's house and had dinner. They put in an enjoyable evening drinking and dancing.
    The groom brought his wife to his own house and they continued with the dance. In a week's time after the marriage there was a bride's drink and everybody brought a bottle of whiskey to the house of the groom and bride, and they had an enjoyable night.
    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
    Brendan Dale
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cavan, Co. Cavan