School: Clonmel Convent (roll number 12180)

Location:
Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Sr M. Peadar
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0567C, Page 19_027

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  1. 24th November, 1938.
    Local Marriage Customs.
    Long ago marriage feasts were celebrated by having a concert in the house of the bride. All friends and cousins were invited and there was step-dancing and singing held in the house.
    Marriages now are celebrated in a different way. The
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Christina Brown
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mrs Brown
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonmel, Co. Tipperary