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School: Gleann Doire (C.) (roll number 10404)

Location:
Glenderry, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0417D, Page 02_033

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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    Marriage Customs were very different some years ago to what they are at present. All the neighbours and relatives were invited to take part in the "Drag", which means the drive to the Chapel where the marriage would take place. All the bridegroom's guests went to the bride's house first, and they got refreshments there. They were then conveyed to the Church by people on horseback and common cars, as motors were unknown at the time
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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
    Mary Flahive
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Glenderry, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Edmond Flahive
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Glenderry, Co. Kerry