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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 109

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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    The marriage customs of Ireland have changed since the last century. Now it is motor cars that drive the wedding parties, but long ago it was on horseback all the parties went to the church. The bride rode behind the best man to church and rode home behind her husband.
    The matchmaker was an outstanding figure in the country - side during Shrove, and his appearance at any house during this period aroused
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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
    Pádraig Mac Sithigh
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Pádraig Mac Síthigh
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male