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School: Doire Gealbhan (C.), Ceann Tuirc (roll number 9788)

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0355, Page 408

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    Many fairs are held in this district during the year. The best known are Kanturk, Newmarket, and Millstreet. The fair is held in square Kanturk in a fair field in Millstreet and Newmarket. Luck money is always given according to the size of the animal. When a bargain is made the two men shake hands and sometimes shake hands go for a drink. When the animal is sold the hair is cut off the side of the animal.
    Toll money is always paid. When a bull is sold the ring is usually given
    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
    Joe O' Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Boherboy, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mrs Dan Hickey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyhoolahan Middle, Co. Cork