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School: Ceathrú an Gharrdha

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Carrowgarry, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Seán Mac Éil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0163, Page 197

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  2. Local Marriages Customs

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    In the townland of Carns about a hundred years ago a young couple got married. Their names were Maria McGuinness and Mick Coleman. On the evening of the marriage Mick rode to Maria's house accompanied by his friends on their horses. Mick's horse's mane was plaited and tied with white ribbons. There was a backsuggen made of straw an put on the horse's back behind
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Josephine Murphy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Scurmore, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Mr James Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Scurmore, Co. Sligo