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School: Crossmolina (2.)

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Crossmolina, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Giolla Coille
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0152, Page 531

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    When the bargain is finished they strike hands. Animals are marked with cattle paint, and with mud and by clipping hair off them with a scissors. If there is a halter or rope on the animal it is generally given to the buyer. The greatest fairs of the year are in the months of
    May Wills
    Crossmolina
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    May Wills
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Crossmolina, Co. Mayo