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School: Farmoyle (roll number 14061)

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Formil, Co. Monaghan
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B. Duffy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0940, Page 261

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  1. Marriage Customs in Locality

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    There were many marriage customs in my locality long ago. One custom was known as "Run - Aways", if the groom's parents were not satisfied with the bride, the bride and groom ran away or stayed in some neighbour's house for a few days. Then the parents went for the bride and groom to take them home. Then the parents would address the bride saying "Come or stay the wish is for you" If the bride and groom went with the parents, her and him were married. When the bride and groom were returning from the Chapel an old shoe was tied to back of the car for good luck. When the wedding is approaching the house the oldest of the family meets it with a bottle of Whiskey and gives it to the groom, who, after "treating" those present, breaks it on a stone.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Nicholl
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killyvaghan, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Mrs P. Nicholl
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killyvaghan, Co. Cavan