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School: Carraigíní (roll number 11693)

Location:
Carrigans Lower, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Thos. Mc Gettrick
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0184, Page 0053

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  2. Local Marriage Customs

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    There is a wedding procession or the usual name Hauling Home held. The bride with a few of her friends is taken to her new home where there is another little "Spree" held. It is customary for the bride not to return to her parents home for the space of a month.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Rosie Scanlon
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrigans Lower, Co. Sligo

  3. Local Marriage Customs

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    The month of May is said to be an unlucky month for getting married and Saturday is also an unlucky day for getting married. Some
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