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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1014, Page 131

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1014, Page 131

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  1. Local Marriage Customs (continued)

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    times match-making was made in the district but at present it is not customary.
    In olden times it was a custom for the men to race on horses and whoever got to the house first got a bottle of whiskey. In olden times the bride was brought home on horse-back.
    When a man gets married the parents of the bride gives her a sum of money called a fortune or dowry. When the bride is a month married she goes home on the month's visit for a few days.
    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
    Collector
    Annie Magorry
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cullies, Co. Cavan