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School: Birr (St. Brendan's)

Location:
Birr or Parsonstown, Co. Offaly
Teachers:
S. Ó Conchobhair R. Ó Huigín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0821, Page 041

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    they could get. When they finished they used start dancing and singing.
    When the people attending the marriage feast were on their way home they used run against each other and have great fun.
    Collected by T. Murray, Ox Mall, Birr.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Local Marriage Customs

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    It is said that it is unlucky to marry on Wednesday or Friday. On the day of the marriage many old customs are observed, for instance a wedding feast is held to which the bride and bridegroom invite all their friends. The wedding cake is cut by the bride.
    Strawboys visit the feast and dance and sing and make amusement for the newly married couple.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    A. Mc Cabe
    Gender
    Unknown
    Address
    Birr or Parsonstown, Co. Offaly