School: Croghan
- Location:
- Croghan, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Domhnall Ó Módhráin
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- Marriages take place in this district at Shrove, Easter, and June. It is said that May is the most unlucky month to get married. The old people say, matches are made in our district.
Long ago the people gave goods and stock for a fortune but nowadays they give money.
Long ago there were marriages in the houses very often. On the wedding day there was great feasting and drinking. In(continues on next page)- Informant
- James Mc Keon
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 72
- Address
- Boherroe, Co. Roscommon