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School: Drom Mór (C.), Malla (roll number 13780)

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Dromore, Co. Cork
Teacher:
M. Uí Uallaighe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0369D, Page 01_014

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    money while long ago the dowry consisted of stock and goods as well.
    On the wedding day although the married pair may leave on their honey-moon, early in the day, great rejoicing takes place in the bride's home to which all the friends are invited and they stay until far into the night. One day does not finish the celebrations. When the couple come home another reception takes place.
    Long ago, after the marriages the husbands brought their wives home seated behind them on their horses.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora O' Hanlon
    Gender
    Female