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School: Newtown, Kells (roll number 5053)

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Newtown (Shea), Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0858B, Page 09_026

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  1. Local Marriage Customs (continued)

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    parties are living near each other.
    When the parties have agreed about the fortune, arrangements are made with the Parish Priest for the marriage.
    When the wedding day comes both parties meet at the chapel to be married.
    The wedding feast is held at the girl's house, and followed by a great dance where straw boys are received with great joy and perform many tricks to amuse the people.
    When the
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ní Leathlobhair
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilree, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Mr John Lawlor
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    48
    Address
    Kilree, Co. Kilkenny