School: Cnoc an Teampaill
- Location:
- Knockatemple, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: E. Ní Chruacháin
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- (continued from previous page)rewarded with a bowl of punch and he was henceforth called the best horseman in the neighbourhood.
At nightfall all the guests went to the bridegroom's house and dancing went on during the night. Strawboys often visited. They usually hoped to get drink. They took the bride and other ladies out to dance.
If two different parties of strawboys met on the way they sometimes quarrelled.