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School: Glenmaquin (roll number 9748)

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Gleann Mhic Coinn, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Eilís Bean Uí Leathain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1102, Page 71

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  1. Local Marriage Customs (continued)

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    the boys of the country gather up and make bon-fires and sometimes try to burn our barrels.
    When the people were attending wedding in olden times they rode on horse back.
    It is not considered lucky for the bride and groom to see each other in the morning before they got to the church.
    Carrie Moore
    Glenmaquin
    Letterkenny
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. deasghnátha aistrithe saoil (~573)
          1. pósadh (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Carrie Moore
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Gleann Mhic Coinn, Co. Dhún na nGall