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School: Fairche, Cill Dairbhre (roll number 6834)

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Farahy, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Seán Mac Fheorais
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0373, Page 352

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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    Most of thte marriages in Ireland take place during Shrove. All during Shrove there are continual rumours of match-making. Many marriages take place on Shrove Tuesday. Then they have great feasting and rejoicing on the night which is called "Pancake Night".
    There is an old custom of throwing rice on married couples. Old shoes and boots are thrown out along the road which the wedding procession is to pass to express good luck.
    There is an old saying. It is said it is very unlucky to get married in August or May. "Marry in August
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Mannix
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cloustoge, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mr D. Manix
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cloustoge, Co. Cork