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School: Tisrara (C.) (roll number 14930)

Location:
Four Roads, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Uí Fhlaithbheartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0267, Page 332

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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    Marriages mostly takes place in this district in Shrove. People do not get married on Shrove Tuesday. They think it is an unlucky day. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are the lucky days to get married. Friday, Saturday and Sunday are unlucky.
    People give money as dowry in this district. Straw - boys visit the houses. They dress in straw and in old clothes. They get plenty of food and are received very kindly. They usually dance at the weddings. the wedding generally takes in the house of the bride.
    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
    Margaret Murray
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Derrinlurg, Co. Roscommon