School: Craughwell (Girls)
- Location:
- Craughwell, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Margaret M. Callanan
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0035, Page 0027
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- This was told by my uncle who is about 80 years of age. Some people still observe the old custom of lighting a sheafe of straw or torches nowadays to congratulate the newly married couple. A "spree" is also held the night of the marriage. What is generally called the "months visit" is held one month after in the brides home all the neighbours gather in and a big dance is held. It is also an old custom of the bride not going home until one month after the marriage.
- Collector
- Maureen Mac Evoy
- Gender
- Female
