School: Meelick (roll number 14592)

Location:
Meelick, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Gearóid Ó Conchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0240, Page 347

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0240, Page 347

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  1. There were many customs associated with the marriages in this district in former years. Long ago it was a custom for a couple to get married on Candlemas day because it was always a great fair-day in Ballaghadereen and several young couples used meet there and get married.
    Long ago in this district it was a custom to shake salt on any girl who did not get married on Candlemas day as they believed it kept them fresh for the following years. There were no cars in this
    district in former years. It was a custom for the bride and groom to march to the church accompanied by their friends and relations. Before wedding rings were invented it was
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margaret Fitzpatrick
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drummad, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    Mrs Fitzpatrick
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drummad, Co. Roscommon