School: Clochar na Trócaire, Ceannanus Mór
- Location:
- Kells, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Siúracha na Trócaire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0703, Page 156
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woman who carried a baby in her arms and held by the hand a little girl of three or four years. Mrs. Crowley's words to this poor creature were "Would you let me hunt the pope out of your stomach with a bit of minced meat"
This Mrs. Rowley was a daughter-in-law to the Mr. Rowley who sheltered the priest.
- After the Marriage Ceremony
When the marriage ceremony was over the bride rode on the same horse as her husband.
Some old people say she sat behind and some say in front of him on the horse.
Anyway there was a great race home from the chapel. Each one of the young people tried to be first. The girl or the boy who was the first to reach the door of the brides new home would be married within the year.(continues on next page) - Collector
- Ellen Grimes
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 12
