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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Cluain Meala

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Greenan, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
An tSr. Treasa le Muire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0656, Page 098

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  1. Marriage Customs

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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
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Meaney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clonmel, Co. Tipperary