School: Edmonton (roll number 8100)

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Edmondstown, Co. na hIarmhí
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Mrs O' Brien
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0728, Page 073

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0728, Page 073

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  1. Throwing Confetti and Rice:
    When the Bride and Bridegroom com eout of the Church after the marriage Rice and Confetti are thrown at them.
    Throwing the Boot:
    When the marriage couple are getting into the car an old boot is tied out of the car and one thrown after it for luck. When there is a dance the Bride and Bridegroom lead off the dance.
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