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School: Lahinch (roll number 11591)

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Lehinch, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Dónall Ó Ríordáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0621, Page 345

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    “The custom of Marriages in this part of the country has been changed within the past few years.”

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    great night of dancing and feasting. During that night a lot of young men would dress and disguise themselves and come in to the wedding and dance. They are called "Straw Boys" on account of the way they dress with plaited straw all round their waists and heads.
    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
    Informant
    Daniel Garrihy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    40
    Address
    Lehinch, Co. Clare