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School: Áthán (B.), Lios na Groighe (roll number 14173)

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Áthán, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Seán Ó Héalaithe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0523, Page 329

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    attending it will be between the boy's car and the girl's car. The boy and girl come home together in the same car.
    4. There are matches made in this district. Money is given as dowry. Long ago there were stock and goods given.
    5. There is a wedding feast after every marriage. It is held in a hotel and sometimes in the house. The straw boys go to the house on that night. They are dressed with straw and their faces either covered or black.
    6. Long ago the people used to go to the church on horse back. The people that were attending the
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tim Ryan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Áthán, Co. Luimnigh
    Informant
    Rhoderick Ryan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Áthán, Co. Luimnigh