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School: Druim Snámha (roll number 14057)

Location:
Drumsna, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Seán Ó Haodha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0213, Page 077

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    Years ago the marriage customer were very different to these at present. When the marriage ceremony was over they went for long drives through the country on jaunting cars.
    Anyone who could play the accordion, flute or Violin was invited. They arrived back at the groom's house in the evening, where they would have feasting and dancing. During the night a band of youths called straw men came to the party to wish good luck to the bride and groom. Afterwards
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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
    Hannah Beirne
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drumsna, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Mrs M. Beirne
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drumsna, Co. Leitrim