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School: Garbh Fhearáin

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Garrafrauns, Co. Galway
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Nóra, Bean Uí Choinnigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0037, Page 144

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    Long ago when people were getting married they went to either the man's or woman's house and make the match. When they were going to be married the woman would sit behind the man on a white horse.
    The fortune usually given nowadays is money but long ago they gave clothes stock or oats. The girl usually brings clothes or furniture.
    They make a party for their friends and neighbors.
    I got this information from my grand-mother aged 70 years.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Agnes Glynn
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Kinnakinelly, Co. Galway