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School: Béal Átha an Dá Chab

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Béal an Dá Chab, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
Risteárd Ó Lighin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0291, Page 094

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  1. Local Marriages Customs

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    From the 6th of January to Shrove Tuesday marriages take place in this district. Matches are made in this district often. Money is often given as dowry Stock are also given when people would not have the money. May and Augest are thought unlucky for marriages. Marriages used to take place in the houses about 45 years ago.
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    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. deasghnátha aistrithe saoil (~573)
          1. pósadh (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Paddy Donnell
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Chuailleach Mhór, Co. Chorcaí
    Informant
    Patrick Donnell
    Gender
    Male