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School: Lios Leacach (B. & C.) (roll number 12732 / 12733)

Location:
An Lios Leacach, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Máire E. Uí Einrí
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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    Most of the marriages take place from New Year's Day till Shrove Tuesday. Shrove Tuesday is the Tuesday immediately before lent. Salt is thrown on the young people on that day to preserve them for another year.
    When a boy wishes to marry a certain girl he sends a messenger to the girl's house and he also
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. deasghnátha aistrithe saoil (~573)
          1. pósadh (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridgie Philbin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Lios Leacach, Co. Mhaigh Eo