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School: Errill, Ballybrophy (roll number 928)

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Errill, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Ss. Ó Braonáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0828, Page 310

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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    Marriages usually take place locally in Shrovetide. When a man wants a wife he generally knows where to find one. He asks a friend to introduce the business, usually known as "giving word of a match". If he is considered suitable a favourable reply is returned, arrangements are made for a meeting at the girl's house on an
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Seán De Faoit
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    58
    Occupation
    Póilín
    Address
    Errill, Co. Laois