School: Clinstown (roll number 4193)

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1. Severe Weather (continued)

   

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   their roots. There was a storm in January, 1938 also, in which trees were knocked, and which was accompanied by a rainstorm and floods. A short time before the Great War of 1914, starlings were dashed to pieces on the streets of Kilkenny. The people said it was a sign of trouble.

   

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2. Marriage Customs

   

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   1. In olden times match making was very common in this district. The fathers of the parties used go to a neighbours house and after a long conversation the match was made. This old custom is not carried out now except in real old houses. Most people have dances the night of the marriage. When the boys of the district hear of this, they dress up as "brideogs", and go to the house, where they are heartily welcomed.

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   Language

   English

   Collector

   Peggy Carrigan

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   13

   Address

   Baile an Chluinnigh, Co. Chill Chainnigh