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School: Alt Achadh Doire (roll number 15474)

Location:
Altaghaderry, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Pádraig L. Mac Diarmada
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1107, Page 124

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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. deasghnátha aistrithe saoil (~573)
          1. pósadh (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Geraldine Anderson
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Castruse, Co. Dhún na nGall
    Informant
    James Anderson
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Castruse, Co. Dhún na nGall

  2. Local Marriage Customs

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    The marriages generaly take place in October and May. The unlucky day for marriages are Monday and Friday. Anybody can get married on Shrove Tuesday. There are no matches made in our district. Money is given as a dowry.
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