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School: Gráinseach Ailt an Chaistín (St. Johnston)

Location:
Saint Johnstown, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Seán Ó Seanacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1106, Page 54

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  1. The Local Forge (continued)

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    and kettles.
    Putting hoops of iron on cart wheels is always done out in the open air. The hoops are laid down flat on the ground and a circular five of peat is placed on top of them to heat the
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  2. The Local Fairs

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    The nearest fairs to this place are held in Raphoe, Strabane, Derry and Letterkenny. Nearly all of the cattle are at present sold at the farmers houses.
    St. Johnston had a great annual fair up till 1919. It was always held on the 25th of November. All kinds of cattle were brought to the fair of St. Johnston and old people remember the line of cattle extending from the Stallion Gates to Rock field and from the Chapel to Mr. Rankin's in Glasseygowan. The last year this fair was held in 1919.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Netta Hamilton
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Saint Johnstown, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Robert Porter
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 50
    Occupation
    Merchant
    Address
    Saint Johnstown, Co. Donegal