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50 minutes
Released:
Sep 20, 2009
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Podcast episode
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The iconic Lisdoonvarna matchmaking festival runs each September in Clare, but this only began in 1978. For centuries before that, Irish people have gone into arranged marraiges or being partnered off by a matchmaker. A tale of Irish love (Broadcast 1973)
Released:
Sep 20, 2009
Format:
Podcast episode
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DocArchive (1978): With the Irish in New York - No. 1 Gaelic Park: Gaelic Park is the home of hurling and football in New York City, but for many Irish immigrants arriving in America, it is much more than a sports club. It was a place to meet old friends, sing songs, have a few drinks, and reminisce about life back... by Documentary on One Podcast