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School: Doire an Daimh (Derrindaffe) (roll number 10976)

Location:
Derrindaff, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Foghludha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0410C, Page 06_010

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  1. Marriage Customs

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    Annie Quill April 20th ‘38
    Marriage Customs
    There were great celebrations at marriages in olden times. There were no motors in those days. At the people used to ride on horseback, the women used ride behind their husbands or brothers which was called boológe. 28-4-’38 After the marriage, they used to return home, to the bridegroom’s house, and enjoy great feasting and dancing till the following morning. The used have
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Quille
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Derrindaff, Co. Kerry