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School: Darver (C.), Dundalk (roll number 10547)

Location:
Dairbhre, Co. Lú
Teacher:
M. Ní Mhuireagain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0667, Page 084

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  1. Local Marriage Customs (continued)

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    The customs that take place are that all the boys who are working in both places have a free day and they have a big feast.
    After that the two, who were wed go away on their honeymoon. When they come back they have another big spree and it is nearly always in the bride's home it is held.
    Straw boys do not visit the houses.
    There is a big bone-fire lit or a tar barrel in honour of the wedding.
    The people did race against each other on the way home but the wives did not take part in this of the Country.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. deasghnátha aistrithe saoil (~573)
          1. pósadh (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Nic a Mhaighistir
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Barney Boyle
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cillín Cúile, Co. Lú