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School: Tuairín Chathail (C.) (roll number 11181)

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Tooreencahill, Co. Kerry
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Síghle Ní Shíothcháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0453, Page 162

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  1. Local Fairs

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    The local fairs are Rathmore, Knocknagree, Ballydesmond, Castleisland and Killarney. They are held once a month, and buyers from all parts of the country attend them. Ballydesmond fair is a new one and two old fairs, Scartaglin and Gramnaugh are done away with. There is no local traditions of fairs held on hills or in the neighbourhood of cemeteries.
    These fairs are held in the streets. Custom has to be paid for each animal
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maura Daly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tooreencahill, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Bridget Daly
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    45
    Address
    Tooreencahill, Co. Kerry