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Local Marriage Customs
CBÉS 0838
Leathanach 060
It is believed that Saturday is an unlucky day for a person to be married. Some people say that it is very unlucky for a marriage to be performed during the months of May and August.
Money is usually given as a dowry. It sometimes happens that stock or goods are given as a dowry. It was the custom long ago that the two persons who were to be married should go to the church on decorated horses. It is also the custom that a dance should be held on the day of the marriage. This dance is usually attended by straw-boys. These boys have blind-folds on their faces. They are well received and they behave very well. During olden
Money is usually given as a dowry. It sometimes happens that stock or goods are given as a dowry. It was the custom long ago that the two persons who were to be married should go to the church on decorated horses. It is also the custom that a dance should be held on the day of the marriage. This dance is usually attended by straw-boys. These boys have blind-folds on their faces. They are well received and they behave very well. During olden