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School: Ráth Maoláin (roll number 16131)

Location:
Rathmullen, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Laoise Ní Ruairc
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0185, Page 0581

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  1. Marriage Customs of Rathmullen

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    Marriages most frequently take place in Rathmullen during Shrove. Shrove Tuesday is the last day for marriages until Lent is over. There are usually a number of marriages on that day, because people are forbidden to marry in Lent. The people in this district have local beliefs about Shrove. They believe that January is a lucky month to get married, they also believe that Monday and Thursday are lucky days to get married.
    There is not much match-making in this district but some time ago there were matches made very frequently, but that custom is dying out now.
    When there is any marriage occuring the bride usually gets a fortune of money and the people who can not afford money, give stock as a fortune. On the wedding day when the
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Thomas Corcoran
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Rathmullen, Co. Sligo