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School: Ballybunion Convent (roll number 13233)

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Ballybunnion, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
An tSr. Aodán
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0400, Page 161

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    Long ago in this country shrove was the only time people got married. When a man got permission from his parents to get married and take the home and farm, they discussed the matter first between themselves and named some young woman they would like to see be his wife.
    Then some other friend of the family would be called on, to go to her parents with an account of the match, that is to say they wished to make a match for the young couple. If they agreed to the place a day would be appointed where both parties would meet to make the match. The young man's father should get a portion of the
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Fitzmaurice
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Beal Middle, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mrs H. Fitzmaurice
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    42
    Address
    Beal Middle, Co. Kerry