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School: Ráth Coille (roll number 15705)

Location:
Rathkell, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aindrias Ó Mórdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0149, Page 134

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  1. Local Marriage Customs (continued)

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    provided there are no strangers present but the girl and her own people, he introduces the object of his visit. Then if the girl and her people consent they will fix upon a day for the boy and girl to meet if they are not already acquainted.
    When they meet if they like each other they settle upon a dowry and appoint a day for the marriage.
    Generally a fortune is given by the girl's parents. The amount depends on the wealth of the parents, and also on the place the young man has. The better the place the bigger the dowry. Usually it is money that is given, sometimes the dowry
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Micheal F. Marley
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Islandmore, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Dominick Marley
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Islandmore, Co. Mayo