School: Cill Moibhí (C.) (roll number 13081)

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1. Old Prayers (continued)

   

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   death. I offer all my actions, sufferings, and sorrows in reparation to thy greater honour and glory. I besceech [?] thee to preserve me from falling into sin this day. My Jesus have mercy on me. Holy Mary help me in time of temptation and at the hour of my death help me to die a happy death by your powerful intercession in Heaven.

   

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   “In the olden times weddings were performed in a different manner than they are nowadays...”

   

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   In the olden times weddings were performed in a different manner than they are nowadays. The couple who were to be married were always accompanied by crowds of the nearest relations to the chapel. These people sang songs on the way as it was the custom at that time. The "best man" remained in the house until the intended bride and bridegroom were almost at the church. When the couple were married and

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   Language

   English

   Collector

   Mamie Duffy

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   15

   Address

   Rusheens West, Co. Mayo

   Informant

   Thomas Duffy

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   65

   Address

   Rusheens West, Co. Mayo