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School: Keelogues (roll number 13183)

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Keeloges New, Co. Mayo
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Eibhlín Ní Cheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0121, Page 74

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    Long ago there was a fair in nearly every village. There is no rath, castle or Church near the fair-greens in this district.
    The fairs were a lot more numerous long ago than now, but the trade in cattle has come down since then. Buyers came from all parts and went from house to house buying stock.
    A toll or custom is paid on every animal sold. The custom of the animals is given to the man who looks after the fairgreen and it is
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen Athy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballygommon, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Patrick Athy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballygommon, Co. Mayo