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1. Old Crafts (continued)

   

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   This cloth was "left by" until the tailor who was then Andy McGibney reached the district. He spent a week or so in every farmhouse making clothes for all the family. He is said to have had a great long scissors and the old people describe his as sitting on the table with his Grr-up, Grr-up, Grr-up spoiling the darlin' cloth.

   

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2. Local Marriage Customs

   

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   20 Nollaig 1937 Local Marriage Customs Marriages took place at all times throughout the year in Lislea except, of course, Lent and Advent. There was naturally a rush at Shrovetide before the "forbidden time" set in. Monday of health, Tuesday for wealth, Wednesday the best day of all. Thursday for losses, Friday for crosses and Saturday no luck atall. The bride was supposed to wear:- Something old, something new, Something borrowed and something blue. After the ceremony the menfolk assembled outside the church on horse-back with their wives seated behind them.

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   Topics

   1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
         1. rites of passage (~573)
            1. marriage (~4,283)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Maureen O Connell

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Lislea, Co. Cavan

   Informant

   Patrick O Connell

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   52

   Address

   Lislea, Co. Cavan