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School: Lowtown (B.), Galbally

Location:
Galbally, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Ceallacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0513, Page 147

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    Marriages are generally arranged in this locality by match-makers who act as go-betweens between the parents of the boy and girl.
    An "account" is sent. The father or some other member of the girl's family goes to view the place - farm, stock etc. The parties have a further meeting at which the match-maker is present. This meeting is generally held at the house of the girl's parents and the fortune date of marriage etc. are arranged.
    Some days after the parties go to the nearest town where marriage deeds are signed, the fortune paid and wedding jewellery is bought.
    Relatives of both parties (generally
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    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)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    P. Ó Ceallacháin
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Múinteoir