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 04_026

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0096G, Page 04_026

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  1. Marriages most frequently take place before lent or on shrove Tuesday. The month of May is unlucky for marriages. Many local custom's are connected with shrove. Many matches are made in the district. Money is given as a dowry. Stock or goods are not given in my district now, but long ago stock used often be given. People do not remember marriages
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Murphy
    Gender
    Female