School: Tisrara (C.) (roll number 14930)
- Location:
- Four Roads, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Eibhlín, Bean Uí Fhlaithbheartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0267, Page 344
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- Marriages usually take place on Shrovetide. They do not take place on Shrovetide Tuesday. People think it is not lucky. Matches are made in the district. Money is given as dowry. Stock and goods are given as well.
I never heard of marriages in the houses. In the mans house as a rule the wedding feast is held. Straw boys visit the houses. They are given food and drink. Thy dress in old clothes and bands of straw. They act very nice. They dance and sing.
- Collector
- Kathleen Lynch
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Carrowntlieve, Co. Roscommon
