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School: Lankill (roll number 16904)

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Lainn Chille, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Seán Ó Cibhil
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    the captain would strike them with a stick. When the straw boys would come in all the young people would stand up on chairs t give place to the straw boys. During the dancing the captains would dance with the brides. When they would be going home they would wish the couple that would be married good luck and much happiness during their lifetime. Sunday is a lucky day people say for getting married.
    I heard this story from Bridget Walsh Lanmore,
    Liscarney,Westport, Po office, Co. Mayo, Ireland.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. deasghnátha aistrithe saoil (~573)
          1. pósadh (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora King
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lainn Mhór, Co. Mhaigh Eo
    Informant
    Bridget Walsh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lainn Mhór, Co. Mhaigh Eo