School: Drumkerl

Location:
Drumkerril, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Ml. Mac Aoidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0970, Page 189

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  1. "Runaways" was the jolliest form pf the happy couple coming together. But that is now condemned by the church. The man met his "intended" by appointment and the both went to a friends hose. All the friend's and well wishers went and bought a big bottle of whiskey. Every boy was supposed to bring a girl with him, to the house, in which the intended couple were.
    The good old dame in that house, put on a pan of bacon, and eggs and everyone enjoyed a good meal. Then the bottles of whiskey were produced, and each and everyone, drank a toast to the "intended" couple. The spree oftened lasted for a night and day. The 'intended" brides father, if by any chance, he is a generous man, might come along and keep the spree up for a second night.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen Reilly
    Gender
    Female