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School: Gort an tSiúrdáin (roll number 14534)

Location:
Gortjordan, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Seán Ó Módhráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0106, Page 603

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    Marriages.
    People usually get married between Christmas and lent. Long ago they had many customs in getting married. When a couple would be getting married she would wear something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. Long ago the girl used to get a bed, two sheets, two blankets and a large box for clothes. Horses that were at the wedding long ago. The man used to carry the lady behind him on the horse.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margaret Rodgers
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Fountainhill, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Rodgers
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Fountainhill, Co. Mayo