School: Lios Gúl, Mainistir na Corann (roll number 4230)
- Location:
- Lisgoold North, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Cathasaigh
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“In olden times people used to get married in...”
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“Many of the old marriage customs of years ago have now almost disappeared. ...”
Many of the old marriage customs of years ago have now almost disappeared. Years ago all the marriages used to take place during Shrovetide and mostly on Shrove Tuesday. The matches were made after Christmas. It was customary that old people used go around from house to house speaking of matches. These people were always well paid if the parties in question get married.
The priest was interviewed a few days before the marriage. Then the intended couple used go to the City to buy the wedding rings and clothes.
On the wedding day the wedding party went to the(continues on next page)