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School: Dernakesh (B)

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Dernakesh, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
T. Ó Comhraidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1017, Page 354

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1017, Page 354

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  1. Marriages (continued)

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    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.
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  2. Local Marriage Customs

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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Aidan Farrell
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gallonreagh, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Peter Mc Cabe
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lurganboy, Co. Cavan