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School: Ballinatone, Rathdrum

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Ballinatone Lower, Co. Wicklow
Teachers:
Miss Stuart Miss Campbell
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0921, Page 009

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    The matches are often made by the parents and the girl's father usually gives her a dowry of money or stock. The girl's parents give the wedding breakfast.
    The usual time for weddings is before Shrove Tuesday. The usual days are Mondays and Saturdays.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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