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School: Lios Leacach (B. & C.) (roll number 12732 / 12733)

Location:
Lislackagh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire E. Uí Einrí
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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    Marriages usually take place from new Year's day to Shrove Tuesday. Shrove Tuesday is the Tuesday immediately before Lent. On that day there is salt or bran thrown or the young people "to preserve them for another year"
    The boy who is about to marry a certain girl sends a messenger to the girl's house. The messenger takes a bottle of whiskey with him to treat the girl's people. if the girl gives consent to marry the boy they make an
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridgie Higgins
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lisbrogan, Co. Mayo