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School: Croisín (Crusheen) (B. & C.)

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Crusheen, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Tomás Mac Bruaideadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0593B, Page 12_008

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  1. Marriages (continued)

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    vehicle on which the married pair were.
    People say that it is unlucky to get married wearing green clothes ,especially in Shrove.
    Matches were made in my district but not very common.The fortune generally given is money which is given according to size of property of the boy or girl.
    Long ago marriages were held in the houses.The priest used to come to the houses and marry the pair.When the marriage ceremonys were over .A wedding
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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
    Domhnall Mac Conmara
    Gender
    Male