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School: Mathghamhnach (C.) (roll number 11423)

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Mahoonagh, Co. Limerick
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Bríd Nic Arailt
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  1. Marriages in Olden Times

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    The bridal attire was a bonnet, cloak and a frock to the bride's ankles. The groom wore a suit of black, a swallow-tail coat and a knee-breeches. He brought his bride from the church on horseback, she sitting on a seat behind the saddle known as a "cúlóg".
    People do not like to get married in August because of the belief that "the sheaf that is bound in harvest is bound to be loosed in Spring"
    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
    Kathleen Creedon
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mahoonagh, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Mrs John Creedon
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    93
    Address
    Arddrine, Co. Limerick