School: Kilfenora (B.) (roll number 2155)
- Location:
- Kilfenora, Co. Clare
- Teacher: P. Mag Fhloinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0620, Page 108
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“Long ago when they were getting married. They used to make the matches.”
(continued from previous page)It was a grand thing to see what used to call hailing home. Some rode in horseback more in motor car. The custom long ago when people get married. Some prime boy used to tie a shoe to the back of the motor. They hire two or three motors for the day. Sometimes for two days. When they used to get married. They used to come to the church in traps. They polish the cars with brass and cloth. When people used to get married. They stay up that night and ready themselves and come to the church next morning.
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“When people were getting married long ago there was not as much ceremony about the marriage as there is nowadays.”
When people were getting married long ago there was not as much ceremony about the marriage as there is nowaday. In the Penal Times the priest had to meet his party in a hiding place. The match was made by the parents and(continues on next page) - Collector
- Eoin Ó Dochartaigh
- Gender
- Male