School: Áth Dara (C.)
- Location:
- Áth Dara, Co. Luimnigh
- Teacher: Máire Boardman
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- Wedding Customs.1. It is a custom to tie an old boot or horseshoe on the back of the bride and groom's car for luck when they are going away.2. Its a custom to throw confetti or rice on bride and bridegroom after being married.3. It is a custom for the bride and bridegroom to wear something blue, something borrowed, and something new.4. Its a custom for the wedding ceremony to be held in a Church.5. Its a custom for the bridegroom or best man if he is rich to throw some small silver, generally threepenny pieces and sixpenny pieces up in the air for the poor people who sometimes gather outside the Church to see the bride and bridegroom.6. A custom for the wedding breakfast to be held at the bride's home after they are married.7. When a bride and bridegroom are married poor(continues on next page)
