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School: Sráid (C.) (roll number 14370)

Location:
Strade, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Bean Uí Liodáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0124, Page 35

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    It was the custom the match to be made in the public house in Straide. There was only one public house and that was held by a small little man called the "rigger." His wife lived in one of the newly built cottages until about fifteen years ago. Three men from each side sat on teh match the first night. They talked about the numbers of acres of land the bridegroom had, his cattle and house. Then the amount of money the girl had to get as fortune. They made the bargain and often if the bride had
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ní Liodáin
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Múinteoir
    Address
    Strade, Co. Mayo