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School: Clonmel Convent (roll number 12180)

Location:
Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Sr M. Peadar
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0567C, Page 20_031

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  1. Local Marriage Customs (continued)

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    time.
    In the olden days an old man or woman used go round match-making. They were called match-makes. Whenever they found a suitable pair thy tried to bring them together.
    After the marriage a feast was held in the brides home.
    After a month another feast was held in the new home called hauling home.
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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
    Maureen O' Carroll
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mrs B. O' Carroll
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonmel, Co. Tipperary