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School: Dubh-Áth (B.) (roll number 11067)

Location:
Duagh, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Seán Ó Conchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0410, Page 063

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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    People usually get married during the months of January and February. The people of this district do not get married during the months of May, July and October, as they are counted unlucky months; and Monday, Wednesday and Friday are counted unlucky days to get married.
    Long ago, people got married in their own houses at any time of the day or night; but now there is a law made in this district that any person
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Séamus Ó Corradáin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knockmeal, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Seán Ó Corradáin
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knockmeal, Co. Kerry