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School: The Downs (roll number 8875)

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Na Dúnta, Co. na hIarmhí
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S. Molloy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0730, Page 135

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  1. Local Marriage Customs (continued)

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    There was always an old boot or shoe thrown after the cart to wish her luck.
    Long ago the bride wore a cap and shawl, but now they wear a wreath and veil.
    Teresa Maguire.
    From Joseph Maguire,
    age 68 yrs.
    The Downs, Mullingar
    Date 29-11-'38
    Born in and living in the Downs.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. deasghnátha aistrithe saoil (~573)
          1. pósadh (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Maguire
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Na Dúnta, Co. na hIarmhí
    Informant
    Joseph Maguire
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    68
    Address
    Na Dúnta, Co. na hIarmhí