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School: Breacaire Beag (roll number 14891)

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Brackary Beg, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Seán Ó Brádaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0192, Page 212

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  1. Local Marriage Customs in Killasnett and Ballaghmeehan Parishes (continued)

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    In this area, chiefly in the Parish of Killasnett, marriages generally take place before Lent Long ago the people got married in Summer and on that day a great feast would be out in the field. They would go on horseback to the Chapel. When they would come home the feast would be ready for them in the field. it was at the bride's house that the feast would be given. On that day also they wouldh have a firkin[?] of butter and two barrel of whiskey. When the feasts would be over they would all dance and sing all that night. It was an old custom to have a great celebration
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Petty O' Hara
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Brackary More, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    James Fox
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Brackary More, Co. Leitrim