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School: Na Tearmoinn (C.) (roll number 8932)

Location:
Tarmon East, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Margt. Meskell
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0403, Page 480

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  1. Marriage Customs

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    Until late years, matches were made in this district.
    When a farmer wished to have his daughter married, he sent "an account" to the man he considered a good match.
    If the man chosen, wished to accept the offer then the parents of the boy and girl met to discuss the marriage money or the fortune.
    The land "was walked", the cattle were inspected, the fowl, the pigs - all were counted. If everything proved satisfactory then the fortune was talked of. All this was done without consulting the boy or girl.
    Then the marriage money was paid into the bank, the wedding day was fixed and the young people were allowed to
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary J. Barrett
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dooncaha, Co. Kerry