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School: Killasona, Granard (roll number 14300)

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Killasona, Co. Longford
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Bean Uí Ghaithbheacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0764, Page 464

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0764, Page 464

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    usually drink, and commenced to play the music and dance again. As they became engrossed in the amusement they threw off the disguise and joined the other guests, and took part in the entertainment till all dispersed. A dowry or 'fortune' is given to the girl by her parents. This is usually money now, but in olden times it was common custom for a father who owned land to give his daughter a field or two as dowry or marriage portion. Cattle were often given, if the groom was interested in that department.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English