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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 03_016

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    Local Marriage Customs.
    Marriages most frequently take place in this district the week before lent. It is supposed that May is an unlucky month to get married. Many matches are made in the district. Money is very often given as a dowry. Many local customs are connected with shrove
    The man goes to the Brides house for his fortune money
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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
    May Donnellon
    Gender
    Female