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School: An Clochar, Cúil Mhaoile

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Collooney, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
An tSr. Teresita
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0177, Page 095

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  1. Local Marriage Customs (continued)

    “Marriages occur more frequently in Spring than in any other season of the year.”

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    of a mile from Riverstown, Co. Sligo. Mr. Tom Collins formerly of Lisconny Co. Sligo used also bring his wife on horseback. Mr Sawson formerly of Sooey and Mr. Keogh Williams of Tawnagh Co. Sligo used also bring their wives on horseback.
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  2. Local Marriage Customs

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    In my district marriages take place at any time of the year but typically between Christmas and Lent.
    The old people say it is very unlucky to get married on Fridays or Saturdays.
    Usually there are wedding feasts held in the brides house and sometimes straw boys come to the house.
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  3. Local Marriage Customs

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    In my district marriages take place at any time of the year but especially in between Christmas and Lent.
    The old people say it is very unlucky to get married on Fridays or Saturdays.
    Usually there are wedding-feats held in the brides house and sometimes straw-boys come to the house
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margaret Gunning
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lissaneena, Co. Sligo