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School: Newtown, Kells (roll number 5053)

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An Baile Nua (Shea), Co. Chill Chainnigh
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    Long ago straw boys used to visit the Bride's house and make merry.
    These boys used to dress up in old rags and sugans made of hay.
    The married couple used like to see those "Straw-bows" coming.
    The first monthly Sunday after the wedding, the Bride is supposed to return home. This is also a day of merriment.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. deasghnátha aistrithe saoil (~573)
          1. pósadh (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Sweeney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Garraí an Ghoidínigh, Co. Chill Chainnigh
    Informant
    John Sweeney
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    45
    Address
    Garraí an Ghoidínigh, Co. Chill Chainnigh