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School: Ballylongford (C.) (roll number 11019)

Location:
Béal Átha Longfoirt, Co. Chiarraí
Teacher:
Cáit, Bean Uí Bheoláin
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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    Long ago people usually got married during Shrove. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays were considered unlucky days for marriage. Those contracted during the harvest were also considered unlucky.
    Newly married parties who went away from home in Shrove were supposed to be back again before mid-night on Shrove Tuesday. Matches were made and money was given for land.
    When parties were getting married, the people of the locality were usually invited. The guests came to the bride's house in side
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    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. deasghnátha aistrithe saoil (~573)
          1. pósadh (~4,283)
    2. táirgí
      1. táirgí bia (~3,601)
    Language
    English
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    Ellen Walsh
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