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School: Clochar na Trócaire, An Tulach

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Tulla, Co. Clare
Teacher:
An tSr. Trócaire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0589, Page 226

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    Local Marriage Customs.

    Long ago the marriage customs were that the father of the girl would go to the boy's house and see what land he had. Then the father would give £100 or £200 with the girl.The next day the boy would go to see the girl and buy the ring. The girl's father would then give the boy the £100 or £200 and they would fix a day for the marriage . Shrovetide is generally the for marriages.
    The bride and bridegroom generally wear blue that is a colur for luck.The morning of the marriage the father of the bride gives her to her intended husband
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    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
    Sighle Ní Mhathghamhna
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tulla, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Mrs Hennessy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Knockdrumleague, Co. Clare