School: Sriantaigh (roll number 8015)
- Location:
- Sreenty, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: P. Mac Aodha Bhuí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0934, Page 123
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- 1. Match-making.
Groom + comrade (called a blackfoot) go to house of bride and bring whisky with them. Hearty welcome – whisky divided. If bride consents her parents give her a fortune of money, clothing + furniture.
[All the pupils had this custom].2. Wedding feast
On night of wedding feast is held in groom’s (bride’s) house. all people of neighbourhood invited.
[some of pupils have Bride’s + others groom’s house].3. Oaten cake broken on head of bride as she enters the house on wedding night. It is said to bring her plenty during her life.(continues on next page)
