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School: Cill a' Lachtáin

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Killallaghtan, Co. Galway
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Seosamh Ó hAllmhuráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0028, Page 0352

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    higher the price the higher the luck. Bargains are made when stock is selling, and when a beast is sold there is a mark put in him. When a person sells a house he gives a halter to the buyer. When a beast is sold there ia luckpenny given from one shilling to three shillings. When the people are making a bargain they strike hands. Most people spit on luck money before they give it to another person.
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    Ballinasloe fair in October lasts a week and there are fairs every month besides. The custom that is paid is a penny for
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