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School: Corra Cluana (roll number 14054)

Location:
Corracloona, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Caomháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0193, Page 319

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  1. Old Crafts (continued)

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    Basket Making: Fine rods were cut and boiled in a pot with a little water. They were then peeled and baskets were made from them.
    Terence Keany, Corranmore. Kiltyclogher, tells of two men who lived with their housekeeper. They used to rise in the morning at about six o' clock, go into the field and cut a few sheaves of wheat. They used to thresh it, bring it into the house where the housekeeper used dry it, grind it and make porridge out of it - all before any breakfast could be got.
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  2. Local Marriage Customs

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    May was considered an unlucky month for a marriage. June was considered a lucky. "Runaways" were very common in this district. The pair ran to a house near the church a few days before the marriage to get married. When the matchmakers came back they were entertained. It is customary for strawboys to visit the house in which the wedding takes place. They conceal their heads in hats made from straw. Otherwise they have no special dress. They are usually admitted and sing and play for the guests. The bride is expected to dance with the
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    James Dolan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    54
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Tullintloy, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Terence Keany
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    57
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Laghty Barr, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Thomas Keany
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    56
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Laghty Barr, Co. Leitrim