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School: Seefin (B. & C.) (roll number 12874)

Location:
Seefin, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
James P. Byrne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0096G, Page 01_012

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    Local Marriage Customs
    Marriages take place during Shrove. The month go May is supposed to be unlucky for people to get married. The night before the marriage the bridegroom goes to the bride's house and is entertained. That night a part of the fortune money is paid to hum. Matches are made in the district. Stock is very often given as a dowry. The day of the wedding the married couple
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Willie Joe Cunningham
    Gender
    Male