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School: Mairnéulaigh

Location:
Inishcrone, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Ann, Bean Uí Blachnaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0164, Page 299

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    the pair get on a side-car with their trunks and things for their home. Then they set off for their new home.
    That evening the boys and girls of the village dress up as straw men and come to the bride and bridegroom’s house. Then they “chair” the bride and bridegroom, after that they dance for a few hours. At this they do not often have food.
    Written by-:
    Ruth Quill
    Knox St.,
    Ballina.
    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
    Ruth Quill
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballina, Co. Mayo