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School: Baile Uí Dhuibh, Kilmeaden (roll number 13636)

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Ballyduff West, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Caitlín Madders
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0650, Page 274

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    fair and they were hired as servants for the coming year.
    This hiring fair lasted for some years, but it was done away with owing to drink, about the year 1900.
    The servants used to get holidays on the 1st May, when they were paid off, until the 12th May, and during this time they spent their time drinking, and merrymaking.
    However the Bishop of Waterford put a stop to the hiring fair, altogether, but it is still held as an ordinary fair.
    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
    Informant
    Mr J. Norwood
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Johnstown, Co. Waterford