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School: Sgoil Naoimh Conaill, Na Gleanntaí (roll number 15467)

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Na Gleannta, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Cathal Mac Duibhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1051B, Page 21_022

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    Most marriages take place from Advent to Lent and that season is called the Ranton Season.
    Long ago the people had different customs at marriages. When a boy and girl were going to be married the boy would come one way and the girl would come another way and both would meet at the Chapel gate. Sometimes they would come on horse-back and other times they would come walking.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tomás Mac Muilleann
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Mullán Tí Uí Bhaoill, Co. Dhún na nGall