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School: An Clochar, Baile Mhic Ealgóid, Tráighlí

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Baile Mhic Eileagóid, Co. Chiarraí
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Ss. Ó Conchobhair
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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    Marriages frequently take place in shrove in the months of January, February and March. People consider it unlucky to get married in May, October and December, and the week days Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
    Match making commences in January and money is given as dowry and sometimes stock. In the year 1850 a marriage
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. deasghnátha aistrithe saoil (~573)
          1. pósadh (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Twomey
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    49
    Address
    An Garrán Mór, Co. Chiarraí