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School: Walterstown (roll number 10356)

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Walterstown, Co. Meath
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Proinseas, Bean Uí Cheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0686, Page 156

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0686, Page 156

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    “Many years ago Skyrne could boast one of the best Fairs in Ireland.”

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    Oberstown. A large force of Police would be on duty in Skryne keeping order. Late in the evening free fights would take place. Tinkers, Gipseys and anyone wishing to fight would join in. In those days Horse drawn Hack Cars would drive from Navan Drogheda and Dublin driving cattle dealers and Horse dealers. Many men were employed driving cattle to Drogheda and Drumree. Schools were closed in Walterstown and Skryne on the great day and work was suspended on the 12th October. Now that is all changed. The Fair of Skryne is gone.

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    P. Harford, (Herd)
    Danestown
    Balrath
    18th May 1938 A.D.

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    Clare Browne
    Proudstown
    Tara
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  2. Names of Farms According to Roads

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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Florence Kavanagh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Walterstown, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Mr C. Kavanagh
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Walterstown, Co. Meath