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School: St Bridget's (roll number 13854)

Location:
Derrymore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire Uí hOistín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0138D, Page 05_032

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  1. Local Marriage Customs (continued)

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    Long ago marriages used to take place during Shrove which the people called Seraft.
    Most of them used to get married on Shrove Tuesday. They thought Wednesday a lucky day for getting married. Matched were mostly made. Money was given as dowry. Long ago money, land and stock was given as dowry.
    Matches were made. First of all the man would ask the girl's people. Then they would settle about the fortune either in the girl's house or else they would meet in town. They would arrange a day and meet in town.
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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
    Seán M. Ó hOistín
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Ted Hastings
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Derrymore, Co. Mayo