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School: Manulla (Cailíní)

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Manulla, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire Bairéad
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0095, Page 366

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    In the district of Manulla, shops were not common in olden times. People had to go to the nearest town which was then, Bastelelar to get their provsions.
    Buying and seling ws carried on after Mass but it is not so now. Such things as tea, sugar, flour and the peoples necessities were bought.
    Money was not always given for goods. Goods were bartered in this district. Labour was often given in exchange for goods.
    It is considered unluckey to transact business on Tuesdays.
    Dealers still come to the district as they did informer
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Gavin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Manulla, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Thomas Gavin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    56
    Address
    Manulla, Co. Mayo