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School: Kilgobnet

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Kilgobnet, Co. Kerry
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Séamus Ó Cinneide; Ellen Foley
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0471, Page 315

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    into the mirror she must add something to her dressing even only her gloves.
    It is a custom in some places for the bride to recieve a poker, a shovel and a tongs to show her authority in the house.
    Years ago the wedding party used to race back after the Drag and the first person to reach the bride's house (after) was supposed to be married the first.
    The women used often be sitting behind the men on a fixed seat.
    My father told me all about this.
    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
    Norah Cahill
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Shanacloon, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    James Cahill
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Shanacloon, Co. Kerry