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School: Monedarragh, Mostrim (roll number 7642)

Location:
Móin na Darach, Co. an Longfoirt
Teacher:
Ml. Ó Conghaile
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0769, Page 406

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  1. Marriage Customs

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    "The last day for getting married is Shrove Tuesday - until after Lent. There are generally a few marriages on that day. Some people says it's not right to marry in May. It was a great custom long ago, to go to the houses match-making. The groom-to-be would another man with him and have a bottle of whiskey in his pocket to treat the girl's father. If the girl is pleased the day is fixed for them to get married. The breakfast is held in the bride's home and they have a big night in the groom's home singing and dancing. There comes a lot of young fellows, dressed
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    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. deasghnátha aistrithe saoil (~573)
          1. pósadh (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Vera Corcoran
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Camach, Co. an Longfoirt
    Informant
    Mrs Corcoran
    Gender
    Female