School: Killaraght (roll number 11755)
- Location:
- Killaraght, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Annie Brennan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0187, Page 111
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- (continued from previous page)of some refreshments the bride received her father's blessing and they set out in military formation for the church, as in those days there was no locomotive convenience.All the well-wishers of the neighbourhood collected in groups along the way-side, well armed with old disused shoes. A fusilade of which the intended couple had to encounter as a token of good luck.After the ceremony they retraced their steps from whence they came, and enjoyed the wedding feast. All the while the pipers rang out some of the old Irish melodies. The bride and groom were first to trip the "light fantastic toe"At midnight the strawboys usually made their appearance, and would demand the bride for a dance which she did with reluctance. After wards they(continues on next page)
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- Josie Neary
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