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School: Árd-achadh (roll number 14075)

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Ardagh, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Anraoi Musgrave
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0486, Page 129

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    Marriages usually take place during Shrove.
    In former times 'Straw Boys' visited the house in which the wedding feast was held. When they went in they used dance and get refreshment and sometimes money. The bridegroom and bride go to church together.
    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
    James Brouder
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Reerasta South, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Timothy Lynch
    Gender
    Male