School: Dernakesh (B)
- Location:
- Dernakesh, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: T. Ó Comhraidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1017, Page 354
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- (continued from previous page)same. The race was run on the road and the winner got a bottle of whiskey which was presented by the groom.
When the race was over the bride and groom and the bestman and bride's maid went for a ride on horse back. When they came home the straw boys were there
The straw boys were dressed in all straw. They had music with them and they danced the bride all night. They did not like the groom and when they were going home they stuffed the chimney.
- The time that most marriage's take place in this district is the week before Shrove Tuesday or before Advent. Not many take place at other times, everyone seems to wait until the last minute.
People have several beliefs(continues on next page) - Collector
- Aidan Farrell
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Gallonreagh, Co. Cavan
- Informant
- Peter Mc Cabe
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Lurganboy, Co. Cavan
