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School: Doire an Daimh (Derrindaffe) (roll number 10976)

Location:
Doire an Daimh, Co. Chiarraí
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Foghludha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0410C, Page 04_014

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    Marriages are forbidden during Lent and Advent. Marriages do not take place in May, July, October because they are considered unlucky. It is also supposed to be unlucky to marry on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. In the olden times no dowry was given but goods and stock were given in exchange, and marriages took place in houses. Long ago there
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. deasghnátha aistrithe saoil (~573)
          1. pósadh (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Mc Elligott
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Baile an Rudalaigh, Co. Chiarraí