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School: Bennekerry, Carlow

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Bennekerry, Co. Carlow
Teacher:
Liam Ó hAodha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0907, Page 344

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  1. Local Marriage Customs (continued)

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    the people who made the matches were called match-makers. It was the custom to give cattle, money, or land to the bride. On the day of the wedding there would be great entertainment, such as dancing, and singing which often lasted for a week. There were also men called Collickers who dressed up in different custumes, and changed their voices to make fun. Catholics holds that it is unluckey to get married in the month of May, it being our Lady's Month.
    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
    Collector
    James Harmon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rutland, Co. Carlow