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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Cluain Meala

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Greenan, Co. Waterford
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An tSr. Treasa le Muire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0656, Page 099

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  1. Marriage Customs (continued)

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    An appointment would be fixed to attend at the intended Bride's home to make the match, the young man being warned not to forget the bottle of whiskey. This having been complied with both set off to the girl's home where the match maker enters first with his usual "God save all here". He then introduces the young man to the girl's parents. Then they discuss the object of hid mission, suggesting what a suitable match this would be etc. If the girl's parents consented to the match, the young man would bring the bottle of whiskey over which the rest of the night
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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