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School: Glenderry (roll number 10403)

Location:
Gleann Doire, Co. Chiarraí
Teacher:
Peadar Ó Gleathbhúir
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    Marriages were different long ago to marriages now. They used then get married in their own house while people at this time get married in the church.
    The priest used come to the house and get them married; he used stay there for an hour or so. The way they used to go to the church was in side-cars, and when coming home they used be men in the road watching those getting married who put ropes across the road and the bridegroom should give them money or
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    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. deasghnátha aistrithe saoil (~573)
          1. pósadh (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Higgins
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    John Kirby
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    56
    Address
    Gleann Doire, Co. Chiarraí