School: Bog-fhód (Buckode) (roll number 3736)

Location:
Buckode, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Muiris Mac Gearailt
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0191, Page 208

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  1. Marriage Customs
    The happiest say in the people's lives is their wedding day because on that day they enter into the married state and settle down to enjoy the untold happiness which only home life can give. Thus it is that all classes rich and poor in that atmosphere of happiness endeavour to make the occasion of their marriage as enjoyable as possible, not only the contracting parties but also their relatives and friends. In this locality various customs are observed in connection with marriages,
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Connolly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gannavagh, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Mrs James Connolly
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    57
    Address
    Gannavagh, Co. Leitrim