School: Drumlish (C.) (roll number 10023)

Location:
Drumlish, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Brigid Lacy

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Drumlish (C.) | The Schools’ Collection

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0758, Page 012

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Marriages takes place between Christmas and Lent. The month of May is considered unlucky and the month of June is supposed to be very lucky. Matches are made in this district and money is generally given as a dowry. Sometimes a wedding feast is held in the bride's house. There is a great lot of drink bought for the people that visit the house on that night.

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Collector
Nancy Collum
Gender
female
Address
Barragh Beg, Co. Longford
Informant
Katie Collum
Gender
female
Age
40
Address
Barragh Beg, Co. Longford
Language
English