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School: Nobber (B.) (roll number 4284)

Location:
Nobber, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Ristéard Ó Fithcheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0710, Page 215

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  1. Story - The Old Fair of Nobber

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    I am sure that you have sometimes read accounts of fairs held in Ireland long ago. These fairs often lasted for over a week, whilst the greater number of those attending them sometime or other came under the influence of drink. The "old fair" of Nobber was a double event of this kind. You understand that it is now held in the twenty fifth of April. This date fell on a Monday in a
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Fagan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Nobber, Co. Meath
    Informant
    John Fagan
    Relation
    Relative (other than parent or grandparent)
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Address
    Nobber, Co. Meath