School: Rathanna, Borris
- Location:
- Rathanna, Co. Carlow
- Teacher: D. Eustace
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0904, Page 206
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- There is no particular part of the year for getting married in this district. People say it is unlucky to get married in the month of May or on Monday. Many years ago matches were made for everyone but nowadays they are only made for the older people. Money is give to the people who are getting married as a dowry. Stock, land, and goods are also given. There is a weeding feast in the bride's house on that day, but sometimes they go to some bit town and have a wedding feast. "Straw boys" visit the house where the wedding is held. They dress in old clothes and put masks on their faces to prevent the people from knowing them. In some places the "straw boys" are well received and are given food to eat and something to drink. If they are well received they will behave themselves in an orderly manner. They sing and dance to amuse the people. If they are not kindly treated they behave themselves in a disorderly manner, and(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Mary Hayes
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Rathanna, Co. Carlow
