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School: Islandanny (roll number 5748/9)

Location:
Rea, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Chatháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0406, Page 521

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  1. Local Marriage Customs (continued)

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    Match making
    A certain man in each district set himself up as a match-maker. He was usually one who knew the people in the surrounding districts. His integrity was rarely questioned.
    He first discussed the matter with one of the parties and if they thought the other party suitable the match-maker was sent to the other party with "an account".
    A special day usually a fair day or market day was appointed and the parties met in a "public" house in the neighbouring town.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    M. O Connor
    Address
    Rea, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mr O Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Duagh, Co. Kerry