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School: Ballyhaise (2)

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Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan
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Bean Uí Mhaolagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0973, Page 224

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  1. Halloween Customs (continued)

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  2. The Local Fairs

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    The local Fairs are held in Cavan. The buyers still (?) transact (buisness) business at farmers' houses. If a buyer thanks a farmer has anything to sell, he goes to him a day or two before the fair. The cows and sheep have a special place to be sold on the street. There is no toll paid on cattle sold. When an animal is sold there is "luck"-money given. There is one to five shillings given. (There) When a bargain is made the parties show their agreement by striking their hands. When an animal is sold the halter is given away. When an
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