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School: Derrynananta

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Derrynananta Lower, Co. Cavan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0965, Page 016

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0965, Page 016

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    After the marriage the whole party were entertained at the brides house. They had great feasting, dancing and singing until the early hours of the following day. Early on the night of the wedding strawboys visited the house. They wore straw headgear, the straw extending down far enough to hide the face. They also wore a covering of straw over their shoulders and chest. As a rule they were heartily welcome. They danced for some time and then retired congratulating the newly married couple.
    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
    Peggy Mc Govern
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Moneensauran, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    James De Lacy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    81
    Address
    Moneensauran, Co. Cavan