School: Bigstone, Baltinglas (roll number 14643)

Location:
Baile Uí Argáin, Co. Chill Dara
Teacher:
Micheál Ó Héilighe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0782, Page 160

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0782, Page 160

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    was started. When they come they dance and go out again. They are thought alot about when they come into the houses. People thought them lucky;
    All those attending the feast used to race against each other on horses. The groom and bride sat on the same horse, The bridesmaids and best man used to ride a white horse. The groom and bride rode beside each other, and the bridesmaid and best man rode behind.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. deasghnátha aistrithe saoil (~573)
          1. pósadh (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Lena Mc Guirk
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Baile Riocaird, Co. Cheatharlach