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School: Killasnett (roll number 9533)

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Curraghfore, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Eoghan Mac Oirealla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0192, Page 174

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    In rural districts marriage usually takes place from Christmas to Shrove Tuesday. The old custom of matchmaking was, the contracting parties met at the local fairs and went in to a public house to have several drinks if the girl is pleased to accept the boy and the boy with the girl the dowry is then arrange the intended groom then visits the intended brides home the day of the marriage is then arranged they also arranged a dary[?] to go to the local town. Where the groom buys the ring and
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eamonn Fox
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lisnabrack, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Joan Fox
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    50
    Address
    Lisnabrack, Co. Leitrim