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School: An Cnoc (B.) (roll number 16122)

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Knock, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Riain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0108, Page 253

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  1. The Fairs

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    There were two fair-greens in Knock at one time. One in James Heneghans land another in John Killkennys. The fairs were not always held in the towns. There was a fair-green also in Ballina Costello at one time. The farmers used to go from house to house buying stock. The reason why fairs died out in the country was there were no railways near or trucks to bring the stock. Custom is usually paid in various towns where fairs are held. The rate varies
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James O' Connell
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drum, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    James O' Connell
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Address
    Drum, Co. Mayo