School: Gleann na gCreabhar (Anglesboro), Baile Mhistéala (roll number 10262)
- Location:
- Gleann na gCreabhar, Co. Luimnigh
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Cadhla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0514, Page 058
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“John Kilmartin who lived in Lackendarna, Anglesboro', Co. Limk. in the year cir. 1875 was a weaver.”
(continued from previous page)Up to fifteen years ago a big dance was given in the brides home after the marriage.Sometimes the dance was held in the barn and all the guests sang and recited in their turn.Sometimes on returning home form the Church the bride sat on the pillon behind her husband. She had a special stirrup for herself and a hold for her hands.The local boys who were not invited to the marriage used to dress up in all kinds of old clothes and visit the brides home during the night when the fun was at its height. They asked for drink and if they did not get some they usually kicked up a great row. They were known locally as "Straw-Boys".After a while they came in and danced around with the guests.
- Informant
- William Casey
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 78
- Occupation
- Farmer
- Address
- Barr na gCurraithe, Co. Luimnigh