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School: Baile Droichid, Cathair Dún Iascaigh (roll number 10533)

Location:
Ballydrehid, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Donnchadh Mac Craith
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0576, Page 018

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  1. Local Marriage Customs (continued)

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    car in which is the bride-groom goes first, the brides car last.
    Then on the return journey the married pair come home first.
    The evening is spent in dancing, singing, and drinking. Late in the evening the pair leave for Dublin or somewhere to stay for a week or so.
    Told by
    Mrs J Kearney (39)
    Ballydrehid, Cahir, Co. Tipperary
    Written by James Kearney, Ballydrehid N.S., Co. Tipperary
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Local Marriage Customs

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    In our district marriages mostly take place at Shrove time. The months which are considered here most unlucky during which to get
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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