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School: Clochar na Trócaire, An Tulach

Location:
Tulla, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Sr. M. Lorcán
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0590, Page 007

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    o'clock the ''sappers'' arrived with their faces masked and asked to be admitted to see the bride. Immediately the bride was produced and introduced to the captain of the ''sappers'' and he took her for a dance. Afterwards they got some food and drink. All joined in giving a toast to the bride and bridegroom's health and happiness. Then they went away cheering and shouting for the bride.
    In some cases when the bride and bridegroom were coming from the church they wer met by three or four boys holding a rope from one side of the road to the other. These would not allow the carriage to pass until they got some money. Sometimes a friend of the married couple got out of the carriage and cut the rope because they thought it disrespectful.
    A marriage long ago would emind you of a travelling circus.
    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
    Emí Ní Mathgamhna
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Tulla, Co. Clare