School: Kilcalf, Tulach an Iarainn

Location:
Kilcalf Mountain, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Cáit Breannóc
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0638, Page 122

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0638, Page 122

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  3. XML “Rabbit Hunting”
  4. XML “Buying and Selling”

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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Connery
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 13
    Address
    Kilcalf West, Co. Waterford
  2. Shops were common in olden times and people had to go to the nearest town to buy food and clothes.On Sundays buying and selling was forbidden because it was against the law of the Church but some shopkeepers sold small goods on Sunday. Money was not always given for articles. Eggs and butter were often exchanged. There were special days appointed because it
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