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School: Béal Átha an Dá Chab

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Ballydehob, Co. Cork
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Risteárd Ó Lighin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0291, Page 091

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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    Marriages take place mostly during Shrove. Monday, and Friday are thought unlucky for marriages. The customs in this part of the country are after the wedding the guests go to the house of the man, and they hold a feast there. Money is given as dowry in this part of the country.
    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
    John Donovan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gurteenroe, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Jack Sullivan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gurteenroe, Co. Cork