School: Crosskeys
- Location:
- Cross Keys, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Thomas Greene
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0977, Page 249
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- If a man knew a girl that he would like to marry on account of her fortune, he would get another man, who was fairly well acquainted with him and the girl, to introduce them. That night they go to the girl's house and on most occasions they bring a bottle of "uisge bheatha". After a while when they get considerable courage the introducer puts his questions before the girl. They take into consideration the man's valuation and many other things. If everything seemed satisfactory the match was made and the wedding day fixed.
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- Norrie Maguire
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