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School: Dunleer (B.) (roll number 1306)

Location:
Dunleer, Co. Louth
Teacher:
M. Ó Ceallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0673, Page 187

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    Marriage Customs Continued
    1. Long ago the people had funny customs, they would tie a boot on the back of the car for good luck.
    2. They would also break a bottle of wine on the step of the door before entering the house.
    3. It is the custom that no person should get married in lent or on Shrove Tuesday. People say it is unlucky to get married on a Saturday
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Strain
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dunleer, Co. Louth
    Informant
    Mrs Strain
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dunleer, Co. Louth