School: Árd-achadh (roll number 14075)
- Location:
- Ardagh, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Anraoi Musgrave
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- (continued from previous page)appears the captain dresses him and in a respectful manner asks for leave to amuse the house. If it is given the captain gives orders to his players to play and dance.
- Marriages are generally contracted for here. The match is made by the friends of the boy or girl. A considerable amount of bargaing takes place, money coming into the question. A remarkable old matchmaker lived locally. He was a notable figure. He(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Brian Curley
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ardagh, Co. Limerick
- Informant
- Mr C. Enright
- Gender
- Male