School: Cnoc na gCóirne

Location:
Knocknagornagh, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Seán Ó Coinnigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0484, Page 228

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  1. Long ago marriages were performed at night; the bride travelled on horse-back with the 'best man' and the bridesmaid likewise with the bridegroom.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. It is customary for the friends of the pair to tie and old shoe to the car or to throw it after it.
    'Soppers' disguise themselves coming to the house where the marriage feast is looking for drink etc.
    The unlucky times for marrying are 'Saturday' and any time during October.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.