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School: Rahavanaig

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Rahavanig, Co. Kerry
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0400, Page 081

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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    Shrove is the time appointed by the church for the celebration of marriages. It begins on St. Stephen's Day and ends on Shrove Tuesday. Until quite recently, Shrove was the eason of the year when local marriages took place. Now they occur at all periods, except Lent, Advent, and Harvest. It is a belief among some people that harvest marriages are unlucky. It is also considered unlucky to marry either on Mondays or Fridays.
    Matches are made in this district, chiefly among the farming classes. A girl takes a fortune or dowry when she enters her new home. This, in turn, is passed on to a member of that family who wishes to get married. A boy usually requires more money
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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
    Nóra Ní Mhóráin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lahesheragh South, Co. Kerry