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School: Lios Uí Chearbhaill (C.), Malla (roll number 12016)

Location:
Liscarroll, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Bean Uí Dhuibhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0367, Page 177

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    because they could not afford it. On account of this, they had to write on slates. They also brought their own food with them. During those times the children were not bound to go to school.
    There are no hedge-schools now-a-days, because we have proper schools, in which all subjects are taught. Liscarroll school was build in the year 1882.
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  2. Local Marriage Customs

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    It is around Shrove the people here around mostly all get married. It is said that it is unlucky to get married in the months of August, September, and October. It is also said unlucky to get married during Lent and Advent. Marriage can be carried on any other month or day of the year, and it is not said to be unlucky. Money is given out as fortunes, and the parents supply the children with cattle and many other things.
    When the people are married a great wedding breakfast is held. Rich people have wedding cakes, and they send away pieces to their friends who were not present at the wedding by post, in a special box. On the wedding day there is a great
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margaret Kenneally
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ardaprior, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Denis Kenneally
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ardaprior, Co. Cork