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School: Ballyfeeny (roll number 9468)

Location:
Cill Ghlais, Co. Ros Comáin
Teacher:
Cáit, Bean Uí Mhurthuile
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  1. Folklore, Local Marriage Customs

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    Dowry
    The brides dowry consists of money or perhaps a cow. If the bride owned a farm the bridegroom's dowry is stock or a little money.
    Match-Making
    The bride groom never asks the lady but sends a neighbour to asks her parents for her hand in marriage. If they are pleased with the offer a meeting is arranged between the two parties in the local town. Here the terms of the marriage are discussed, the dowry the portions given to the bride groom's parents. This is usually free support. If they agreed, the lady's father would go to see the man's place.
    Wedding Day
    The wedding party is usually big, relatives and neighbour of both families are invited. Going to
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. deasghnátha aistrithe saoil (~573)
          1. pósadh (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Flannery
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Pollymount, Co. Ros Comáin
    Informant
    Mrs Flannery
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Pollymount, Co. Ros Comáin