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School: Lorg an Iarla (roll number 13590)

Location:
Lurganearly, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
E. Ní Choilldubh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0942, Page 053

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  1. Marriage Customs

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    Marriages in this district usually take place in the Summertime. May is supposed to be an unlucky month for marriages. Money is given as a dowry. Sometimes presents are given.
    There are many customs on the wedding day. People throw con-fetty on the bride and groom and the wedding cards are decorated with ribbons and sometimes an old boot is tied to the back of the car for luck. A wedding feast or party is held that night at which there is dancing and games. Sometimes neighbours light a bonfire at the house.
    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
    W. Blackwood
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Altnamackan, Co. Armagh
    Informant
    Mr G. Blackwood
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    59
    Address
    Ballynarea, Co. Armagh