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School: Sgoil Naoimh Conaill, Na Gleanntaí (roll number 15467)

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Na Gleannta, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Cathal Mac Duibhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1051B, Page 13_016

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    In olden times when people were going to get married the intended groom and some relatives of his and the match was made. The bride was to get a fortune of a sum of money or perhaps cattle from her father. Then the wedding day was appointed. Each of them had a great number of people with them to the Chapel. When the marriage cermony was over all went to the brides house where they all ate and drank, danced and sang until next morning. If they met a red haired woman on the road it was a token of
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    1. seánra
      1. filíocht
        1. filíocht na ndaoine (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Padruig Ua Gallchobhair
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Mín an Cholbha, Co. Dhún na nGall
    Informant
    Máire Ní Ghallchobhair
    Gender
    Female