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School: Athlone (Mixed) (roll number 16092)

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Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
T. Hunter
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0748, Page 065

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  1. Local Marriage Customs (continued)

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    always behave themselves well.
    In country houses the bride and bridegroom have to jump over a broom that is laid down on the floor, for good luck.
    The people attending the wedding long ago had a race home on horses and first home kissed the bride.
    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
    Mrs Johnson
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Garrycastle, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Mr W. Taylor
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Athlone, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Paddy Burns
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Bunnavally, Co. Westmeath