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School: Darver (C.), Dundalk (roll number 10547)

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Dairbhre, Co. Lú
Teacher:
M. Ní Mhuireagain
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  1. Local Marriage Customs (continued)

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    return they have a big dance.
    A wedding feast is held in the bride's house.
    I did not hear anything about "straw boys".
    When the bride is going to her new home "hauling home" is held.
    Long ago people who were at the wedding did race against each other.
    When going to the fair it is said the roads were narrow, and the wives sat behind their husbands on the horses.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Patrick Lear
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Baile Mhic Cuillin, Co. Lú
    Informant
    Uí Bhearáin
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Baile Mhic Cuillin, Co. Lú