School: Rathwire (B.) (roll number 8415)
- Location:
- Rathwire, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: C. Ó Gallóglaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0727, Page 370
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“In Olden times most of the marriages took place about Shrove.”
(continued from previous page)the old sidecar was in use there used to be great fun at a wedding in Rathwire Church. All the friends and relatives came on side cars to the wedding. They all lined up outside the Church. An old pair of shoes used to be tied from the back of the car that was to carry the newly married couple.
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“Men who could play fiddles or melodeons were invited to the wedding.”
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“There are two mass pathways leading to Rathwire Church.”
There are two mass pathways leading to Rathwire Church. One from the Mullingar road through(continues on next page)