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School: An Cheapach, Askeaton

Location:
Cappagh, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Henry Mulligan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0502, Page 087

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  1. Local Marriage Customs (continued)

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    a feast. The bride and bridegroom usually went in a procession in a carriage and some rode on horseback which was the custom of long ago when there were no motors.
    When the sun shines on the married couple it means a very happy marriage. It is said that if the bride wore a green dress it is unlucky. Stock and household goods are given to the two people getting married by their friends. People say that the neighbours of the bride cast sugar at her on the wedding morning. It is also said it is lucky to carry an old shoe to the marriage.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English