I am interested to know how young people met in the 1700's and early 1800's in Co Cavan. Did they meet on market days or perhaps a young man visiting family in another parish, or was it much closer to home? Were any marriages arranged? Anne Quinn Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com

Anne, my great grandmother met her husband "at a crossroads dance." She was from Drumbee, and he was from Tonylion / Toneylion, I believe. I imagine that people didn't go far to find a mate. BTW, I have a Quinn in my family....somewhere! Maybe a grandmother to the woman above. I think you and I have corresponded in the past. Do you have any Quinns who had children who married a Boylan or a Comerford or a Comiskey? Nancy