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School: Garracloon (roll number 6852)

Location:
Garrycloonagh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
James J. Clarke
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0148, Page 4

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    buyer offers less than he means to give. It is very interesting to see two men making a bargain. When they agree on a price they strike each others hands. When the beasts are bought the buyer marks them with meed as s sign that they are bought. When a country man buys cattle he thinks it lucky to go into a public house and stand a drink.
    Note 1 Gallows Hill is in the townland of Rathduff, parish of Kilbefad, Co. Mayo.
    Note 2 Newtown Gore is in the townland of Deel Castle, parish of Ardagh, Co. Mayo.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Alacoque Hennigan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrowmore, Co. Mayo