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School: Druim na hAdhairce (roll number 14379)

Location:
Drumnaheark East, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Mhic Robhartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1037, Page 27

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  2. Weddings Long Ago

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    The usual time for weddings long ago was before Shrove Tuesday. Long ago matches were made. The man used to go out with a bottle at night and he used to ask the woman. If he got the woman [,] the drink that used to be in the bottle was drunk and the wedding day was appointed. The marriages were celebrated in the church. At this time there was no church in Drimarone and the people had to go to Frosses. The fiddler used to march in front. After that
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