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School: Iubhrach (roll number 8074)

Location:
Úrach, Co. Liatroma
Teacher:
Cristíne Ní Shíoda
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0189, Page 313

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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    Marriages generally take place before Lent or Advent. Saturdays and Fridays are thought unlucky for marriages.
    Matches are made in some parts of my district. Money is given as dowry at marriages. Stock is seldom given now-a-days. The people do not remember marriages taking place in houses in my district.
    The bride dresses with a new coat and a new hat. They generally wear something blue. After the marriages the bride and groom and the wedding guests go to the bride's house for breakfast and are entertained for a short time. After that they
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. deasghnátha aistrithe saoil (~573)
          1. pósadh (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Alice O' Rourke
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Úrach, Co. Liatroma