School: Cloverhill
- Location:
- Cloverhill, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: S. Marcus
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1024, Page 174
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- None of the old crafts mentioned is carried on in this district now, and no one has any recollection of them being carried on.
- The people here seem totally unaware of any connection between Shrove and marriage.
Wednesday is considered a lucky day to get married and Saturday unlucky.
"Matchmaking" is not customary.
No recollection of marriages taking palce in houses.
A wedding party or feast is usually held in the bride's house.
"Straw-boys" visit the house, dressed all over with straw. They always get a friendly reception and a handsome gift of money.
