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School: Sráid (C.) (roll number 14370)

Location:
Strade, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Bean Uí Liodáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0124, Page 40

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    It was customary to hold a wedding in the bride's house on the night before the marriage. This wedding was attended by the old people of the district. The bridegroom was also present. The feast nearly always consisted of potatoes boiled, boiled bacon and cabbage and a barrel of porter with a bottle or two of whiskey. Sometimes a bottle of wine and a box of currant farthing biscuits was provided for the ladies.
    During the night the old people entertained each other with Irish stories
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Ní Liodáin
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Múinteoir
    Address
    Strade, Co. Mayo