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School: Baile an tSratha (roll number 17014)

Location:
Ballintra, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Séarlus S. Ua Baoighill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1031, Page 218

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    entered and offered congratulations to the bride and groom. They enjoyed themselves at the feast to prefection, remaining about one hour. During the stay they danced, sang, and recited entertaining all the guests. Before leaving the Sergeant always danced with the bride. They were given to eat and drink of the best that was in the house.
    On leaving the groom always put a few silver coins into the Sergeant’s hand. This act prevented any harm been bone in on around the wedding house.
    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
    Pearl Gorman
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballymagrorty, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Mrs Gorman
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    72
    Address
    Ballymagrorty, Co. Donegal