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School: Druim Muc (roll number 12861)

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Corderrybane, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
M. Ní Chuinneagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0937, Page 065

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  1. Composition on Local Marriages

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    Marriage time is a time of great rejoicement and is looked forward to, not only by the pair who are getting married, but also by all their friends and neighbours. It is also a very busy time in the bride's house preparing and cooking for all the guests.
    Marriages occur every time of the year, but most frequently before, and on Shrove Tuesday, and before Advent. The reason why they occur on Shrove Tuesday is that Lent lasts for seven weeks, and there are never any marriage ceremonies in Lent, or in Advent unless with special permission. Wet days are considered unlucky, but if the forenoon is good it is alright because it is called the bride's part.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Pól Ó Carrathar
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Corderryduff, Co. Monaghan
    Informant
    Mr F. Mc Donnell
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    35
    Address
    Corderryduff, Co. Monaghan