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School: Croghan

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Croghan, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Domhnall Ó Módhráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0237, Page 169

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    Marriages take place in this district at Shrove, Easter, and June. It is said that May is the most unlucky month to get married. The old people say, matches are made in our district.
    Long ago the people gave goods and stock for a fortune but nowadays they give money.
    Long ago there were marriages in the houses very often. On the wedding day there was great feasting and drinking. In
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    James Mc Keon
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    72
    Address
    Boherroe, Co. Roscommon