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School: Cappamore (B.) (roll number 7480)

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An Cheapach Mhór, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
James McCarthy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0520, Page 177

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    ever before. So the match might be broken then if she doesn't like him or he doesn't like her.
    Then the boy and girl and their parents go to the nearest big town to pay over the fortune. The fortune received by the man has, as a rule, to be paid over to some other member of his family. The girl then selects a date for the marriage.
    Paddy O'Neill, Moore Street,
    Cappamore,
    Co.Limerick.
    4.3.1938
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    When a farmer's daughter has a fortune to get, her friends or parents are on the look out for a suitable match for her. They make enquiries about some unmarried men who have farms. The matter
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