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School: Seandrom, Ráth Luirc (roll number 11499)

Location:
Shandrum, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Eibhlis, Bean Uí Bhriain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0367, Page 280

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  1. Locally Marriage Customs (continued)

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    Marriage in house - when. -
    Wedding Customs
    Bridegrooms party first in Church. "Old shoe-" [?] etc thrown after Bridal car.
    Mother of bride does not attend ceremony.
    Bride p/ to enter portals of new home.
    Least.
    "Wedding" seldom here. In district. Breakfast at bride's house - small party or breakfast at hotel. Labourers may hold night but not common.
    The bride must not see bridegroom enening before or then until they meet in Church.
    She must be first to cross threshold of New Home "if she wants to be the boss."
    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
    E. O Brien
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    Shandrum, Co. Cork