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School: Lios Dubh (C.)

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Lisduff, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Uí Chuinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0119, Page 309

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    When a boy was old enough to marry he didn't propose to a girl as is done now. If ''had his eye'' on a girl he got some friend or neighbour to go to that girl's parents and ask them if they were willing to give their daughter to this young man. If they thought it a good match they arranged to meet on a certain day in a certain public house in the town. The young man or the young girl may or may not be there.
    The company went into a tap-room. They first had a round of drink. The girl's parents were then asked what fortune they were willing to give with their daughter. If they said £40 it was very accepted. If they had no fortune for her the match was broken and each party went their way.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
      2. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Rita Brennan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Treanlaur, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mr Pat Forkan
    Relation
    Grandparent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Treanlaur, Co. Mayo