School: Druim Corr
- Location:
- Drumcor, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: E. Mac Duibhir
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- (continued from previous page)her to remain in her parents' home for a week or so and then he brought her home and held a wedding feast in his own house. This was known as the "hauling home" and was generally considered a very important event. In the rural districts of Ireland Saturday has always been considered a very unlucky day for getting married. The bride's drink" was another old marriage custom which now died out. A party of young men who had attended the wedding would gather up at the bridegroom's house and each would bring a half pint of whiskey and a very enjoyable night would be held.(continues on next page)
