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School: Crosserlough

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Crosserlough, Co. Cavan
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L. Reilly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0993, Page 295

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  1. Local Marriage Customs (continued)

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    Then he covers his face with a little piece of straw. Next he covers the rest of his body with straw and ties it with ropes. He dresses himself this way so that the people of the house will not know him.
    He comes with the rest of his companions to [?] the house. Some of them play music and some of them dance on the doorstep.
    The bridegroom comes out and treats them and when they have it taken they return home
    If they are not treated they will create much disturbance.
    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
    Thomas Smith
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    14
    Address
    Crosserlough, Co. Cavan