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School: Páirc Íseal (C.) (roll number 4794)

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Lowpark, Co. Mayo
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Sorcha Ní Dhumhnaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0117, Page 99

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    26. When a man used go asking a wife a tongs used be thrown after him
    27. When a man is on such a message, if he meets a red-haired woman, he should return home as he wouldn't be lucky
    28. Presents of fowl used to be given to a pair starting a home.
    29. Holy water used to be sprinkled on the married pair, in the church.
    30. When a man wants to get married he sends two men to ask a wife for him. They carry a bottle of "Poitin" with them. The match is made and the "Poitin" is drank.
    31. The parish priest used to get five per cent of the girl's fortune.
    32. The bride groom used to give gold and silver to
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Doherty
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lowpark, Co. Mayo