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School: Killuran / Cill Úráin (roll number 14658)

Location:
Killuran, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Thomas Mc Inerney
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0588C, Page 14_006

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    two parties. Then the girl's father would ask the boy's father how much money he wanted. They would then agree on the amount of money and arrange a day to go and see the place. If they liked the place they would come again to see the girl and if the boy didnt like her he would break the match. If asked why he broke the match he would say that he wanted something to show-off on Sunday morning. When the girl is seen they arrange a day to pay the money and then make the final
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kevin O' Callaghan
    Gender
    Male