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School: Kilbarron (B. & C.) (roll number 11735)

Location:
Kilbarron, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
S. Ó Coileáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0532C, Page 10_011

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  1. Old Marriage Customs

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    Shrove is generally the time for getting married. In years gone by people had no motor cars. Intead they had beatiful coaches which were drawn by horses.
    The coaches were beautifully decked out with ribbons. When the bride would be going to the Chapel someone always tie an old boot to the back of the car.
    People say it is a very
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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
    Eibhlín Ní Maolanfhlain
    Gender
    Female