School: Drumandoora N.S. (roll number 12123)

Location:
Drom an Dúdhoire, Co. an Chláir
Teachers:
Liam Mac Aodhaire Liam Airley
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0592F, Page 15_019

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  1. 27th January 1937
    Folklore
    The parties about to make a match usually meet at a fair or public house. It is generally a friend or neighbour that introduced the parties to each other, then money matters and land is discussed.
    To know how many acres of land the man has and what money the girl has and if they are satisfied with each other property they are go to see the land and pay the money and then a dance is
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. deasghnátha aistrithe saoil (~573)
          1. pósadh (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Mac Mahon
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Fhaiche, Co. an Chláir
    Informant
    John Moloney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Fhaiche, Co. an Chláir