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School: Árd-achadh (roll number 14075)

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Ardagh, Co. Limerick
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0486, Page 120

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    Written by John O'Connor,
    Glenastar,
    Ardagh,
    Co. Limerick.
    Facts collected from Patrick Collins,
    Coole West,
    Athea,
    Local Marriage Customs.
    Marriages most frequently occur in this district during Shrove. December is considered as being unlucky for marriages and Wednesday is an unlucky day. Matches are often made in this locality. Money is often given as a fortune sometimes to the girl other times to the man in question. Wedding feasts are held in the bride's or bridegroom's house. Sometimes the hauling home is held.
    "Straw Boys" often visit the house. When they do there is singing and dancing.
    In olden times the
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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
    John O Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Glenastar, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Patrick Collins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cool West, Co. Limerick