School: St John of God Convent, Rathdowney (roll number 16203)
- Location:
- Rathdowney, Co. Laois
- Teacher: The Sisters
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0828, Page 128
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- (continued from previous page)pair were cheered and wished all sorts of good luck. The home-coming was a great event. A bonfire was lighted and the horse drawing the car was un-harnessed and five or six men drew the carriage. The bride did not think it lucky to visit her parent's home until the month Sunday. This was a month after the marriage. A reception was held at the home.
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- Collector
- Teresa Harte
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 14
