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School: Drumrora

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Droim Rórach, Co. an Chabháin
Teacher:
P. Mulligan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0994, Page 405

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    Long ago the people used to select the month of June for marriages. It was considered a very lucky month. Their parents come together and select a partner for them. When about to be married they would invite some of the people of the district. The guests would ride on horseback with the bride and groom to the church. When coming there would be a race, and whoever would win it would get a bottle of whiskey for himself. If the boy was wealthy
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