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School: Glentidaly (roll number 9983)

Location:
Glentidaly, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
M. M. Heron
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1087, Page 228

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  1. Local Fairs

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    The local fairs are held in the towns of Ramelton and Milford.
    Some people say that there was a fair held in Ray and that there was a greased pig let loose and whoever caught this pig got it to keep.
    Long ago the servants went to the hiring fair with their belongings tied up in a large handkerchief but, now they are dressed up as well as any other body.
    In olden days the people thought that if a black cat crossed the road in front of them they would have bad luck.
    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
    Herbert Gallagher
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyconnelly, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    John Moore
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drumherrive, Co. Donegal