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School: Tarmon (roll number 13997)

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Tarmon, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
P. Layden
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0205, Page 231

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  1. Marriage Customs of Long Ago

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    Long ago the people used to make their matches in in public houses. The marriage customs that were long ago were not like the marriages that are now. The neighbours used to make the matches and then the couple would get married and then they would go away to the brides home and have breakfast there. They then would go for a drive to some town and have dinner there. When they would come back they would go to the grooms home and have supper. Then there would be a dance and a great many straw boy's would come in. The captain of the straw boys would ask the bride to dance. They would have whiskey and porter
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Patrick Flynn
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Falty, Co. Leitrim