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School: Drumandoora N.S. (roll number 12123)

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Drumandoora, Co. Clare
Teachers:
Liam Mac Aodhaire Liam Airley
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  1. Folklore - Fighting at Fairs

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    21 st June 1938
    Folklore
    Long ago when people used to go to fairs they used assemble in two parties and if one party said a word to the others they would have a big fight.
    It is said long ago that when people would be going out to fairs they would have a big bundle of sticks left up and the best one with the biggest nob they would bring it.
    It is said that it
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Woods
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Fahy, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Mr John Woods
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Fahy, Co. Clare