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School: Crossroads (roll number 4143)

Location:
Garshooey, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
M. Philips
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1107, Page 29

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1107, Page 29

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  1. Local Marriage Customs (continued)

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    A bonfire or a barrel of tar is lighted. A dance takes place and there is great feasting and merrymaking. The young couple usually receive presents from their friends and neighbours.
    There is also what is known locally as a "house-warming" when they take up house for themselves.
    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
    Albert Robb
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mrs Phillips
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kildrum, Co. Donegal