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School: Fíodhnach (C.), Ráthluirc (roll number 4470)

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Fíonach, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Uí Ghrádaigh
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    A lot of fairs are held in this district the nearest one to us is held in Drumcollogher. A fair is a great way to sell or buy any cattle because a large number of people attend there. A fair was never held in Feenagh or Kilmeedy because they are only villages and are too small.
    In some places the fair is held in a field called the fair field, but in Drumcollogher it is carried on in the square. After the fair is over boys from the town sweep the place.
    Long ago people used to transact business at the crossroads of
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí eacnamaíocha
        1. trádáil
          1. díol agus ceannach (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen O Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Cill Mhuire (Archer), Co. Luimnigh