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School: Seefin (B. & C.) (roll number 12874)

Location:
Seefin, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
James P. Byrne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0096G, Page 07_022

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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    Marriages most frequently take place during shrove May is supposed to be unlucky month for marriages. Many matches are made in my district. Money is very often given as a dowry. Stock and goods are often given. The man goes for his fortune money to the Brides house the night before he gets married. None of the
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Sarah Flynn
    Gender
    Female