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School: St. Anne's (B.)

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Bailieborough, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
P. Mac an t Saoir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1012, Page 303

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    to within a quarter of a mile, of the "wedding house", a halt was made. The fleetfooted young men of the party jumped from their cars and ran like deers till they reached the house. The first arrival was given the prize - a bottle of whiskey, and a proud distinction it was in those days - to "win the bottle.
    The triumphant youth immediately returned tow where the remainder of the party were waiting and handed the bottle to the blushing bride. Removing her veil - all brides wore veils in those days - she had the first mouthfull
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    P. J. Gaynor
    Occupation
    Journalist
    Address
    Bailieborough, Co. Cavan