School: Cumán an Lín
- Location:
- Commanealine, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Seanán Mac Mathúna
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- Most marriages among the farming community are “ made matches “
The subject is usually approached at the local fair or market, or sometimes an “ account “ is sent by the father of the young man to the home of the prospective bride. A neighbour is usually selected to go on this errand. If the girls family are willing to go on with the “ match “ the parties appoint a time and place at which to meet. Money is invariably given as a dowry and there is often some hard bargaining.
If the parties agree on the “ fortune “ ( this is the local name for the dowry ) the next step is “ going to see the land “. This means that the father of the would - be bride and a few of his neighbours pay(continues on next page)
