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School: Cullyfad, Longford (roll number 15975)

Location:
An Choilleach Fhada, Co. an Longfoirt
Teacher:
William Balfe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0760, Page 350

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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    Long ago marriage customs were something different from what they are today. The custom of match making is dying out principally because there is not enough money to give fortunes.
    Long ago one hundred pounds was considered a great fortune.
    Men used to go around match making about fifty years ago. They would bring a bottle of whiskey with them to treat all in the house. The best match maker in this locality was Hugh Gelnagh.
    On the day of the wedding the breakfast was
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. deasghnátha aistrithe saoil (~573)
          1. pósadh (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Duffy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Chraobh, Co. an Longfoirt
    Informant
    Joseph Duffy
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    61
    Address
    An Chraobh, Co. an Longfoirt