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School: Kilbarron (B. & C.) (roll number 11735)

Location:
Kilbarron, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
S. Ó Coileáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0532C, Page 04_009

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  1. Marriage Customs

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    In this locality there are many marriage customs carried out. One of these customs is to tie an old boot to the car in which the Bride and Bridegroom are. This is supposed to bring them luck.
    It was a custom in olden times for the parents of the boy and girl to meet at the local fairs to make the match. Very often all would be arranged before
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eibhlis Ní h-Eochaidh
    Gender
    Female