School: Dunboyne (C.) (roll number 15917)
- Location:
- Dunboyne, Co. Meath
- Teachers: Seosaimhín Ní Chonmidhe Uná Frinse
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- The Local Fairs
Up to a few years ago there was always a fair held in Dunboyne on 9th July. The fair was held in the village. The animals used to be from Maurice Bracken's to the castle Lodge and up to Barden's on the Mullingar road.
When an animal was sold there was luck money given. The parties would show agreement by striking hands.
When the animals were sold, if there is a halter on them it is unlucky to take it off and keep it as it takes the luck away, it should be given with the animal. Told to Caith Dillon
By her mother Mary Dillon
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- Collector
- Betty Hughes
- Gender
- Female
- Informant
- Joseph Hughes
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- Parent
- Gender
- Male
