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School: Rathmullan (roll number 14224)

Location:
Rathmullan, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
M. Ó Dochartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1088, Page 101

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    the "couple" are leaving the church or when they are leaving for their "honeymoon" gun-shots are fired for "good luck". When they are leaving for their "honeymoon" an old shoe is usually tied at the back of their motor-car for the same.
    The reception and feasts are held at the bride's home and after the wedding the bride and groom and guests are received by the bride's mother.
    When a girl gets married in white it is called "a white wedding". There are sayings about the colour of the dress the bride wears.
    If you are married in blue you are sure to be true,
    If you are married in white you are sure to be right,
    If you are married in green you are sure to be seen,
    If you are married in black you are sure to come back.
    In country places when
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margaret Doherty
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Address
    Rathmullan, Co. Donegal