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School: Cormeen (roll number 16132)

Location:
Cormeen, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Brian T. Ó Dubhláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0707, Page 224

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    the people that go to the wedding buy a piece of it. The people used to throw rice on the bride when getting married. Straw boys visit the house, and they ask for money or drink. Then they get a lot of drink and devide it among them.
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    It is said thaty if you get married in May you with have merriment and happiness, and if you get married in June it is said that you would have many joys, riches and a good home. It is also said if you get married
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Carroll
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Skearke, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Michael Carroll
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Skearke, Co. Meath