School: Béal Átha Feorainne (C.) (roll number 15653)

Location:
Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Áine Bean Uí Chuillin
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  1. 23-2-'38.
    Local Marriages.
    People genarlly got married in the shrove time. In olden times they used to go to get married in donkey-carts and side-cars.
    There are certain times of the year people can-not be married such as Lent and Advent.
    People now a days do not get married in carts or side-cars. They get married in cars.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridget Killelea
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Torpan More, Co. Roscommon