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School: Liathdruim, Cill Mhichíl (roll number 4433)

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Leitrim, Co. Clare
Teacher:
P. Ó Conbhaidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0601, Page 230

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    Long ago, fairs were very few. When they were held, they lasted a week. It is in cities they were held in early ages. But now we have fairs in towns and villages as well as in cities. Fairs are held every month. This is the way in which they make the bargain.
    A buyer comes up to a seller and asks the amount of money he wants for his beast. The seller asks "so-much". The buyer asks him to lessen it. A friend or neighbour comes up and helps them to make the bargain and "split the difference". When the buyer has the beast bought he marks him with raddle, tar, puddle or with the
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Sheeaun, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Tony Keane
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Sheeaun, Co. Clare