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School: Coill Chláir (roll number 14276)

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Kilclare, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Treasa Ní Oibeacáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0211, Page 203

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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    About one hundred years ago Thady Earley had his match made with a neighbouring girl named Katy McKeon. In those days the priest came to the bride's home to marry the intended couple. The intending bride and groom went round to the houses in the neighbourhood the evening before wedding day inviting the people to a party. When the priest came in the morning the intended groom was gone. A man who was invited to the wedding took the groom's place and married the girl. Friday and Saturday and the month of May are thought unlucky days on which to marry.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Pauline Carter
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Shanraw, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Michael Carter
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Address
    Shanraw, Co. Leitrim