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School: Inishcaltra

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Cappaduff, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Énrí Ó Loingsigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0589, Page 026

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    We have shrove tide now. The people of this locality generally get married in Shrove. People don't marry in Lent, Advent or in Harvest. These months are supposed to be unlucky. It [?] and old saying that "What is [?] in the Harvestwill open in spring. Long ago people used to go to [?] on horse back and also, in cars. This is not did now. Long ago people used to keep a flock of geese until Shrove tide and have them for a wedding. Long ago people used to get married in the evening, but the are all nearly married in the morning now. The bride is generally married in "Something old something new something borrowed
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Frank Kennedy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cappaduff, Co. Clare
    Informant
    J. Toughy
    Address
    Cappaduff, Co. Clare