School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Cluain Meala
- Location:
- Greenan, Co. Waterford
- Teacher: An tSr. Treasa le Muire
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- In olden days the custom leading up to marriage was called "Match making". There was a man nearly in every village in Ireland who was called a "Match Maker". When a marriage was in contemplation the "Match Maker" would be approached by the young man who gave detailed instructions as to his intentions(continues on next page)
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- Mr Meaney
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Clonmel, Co. Tipperary