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School: Caitrín Naomhtha, Eachdhruim (roll number 14423)

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Aughrim, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Ceocháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0029, Page 0449

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    Local Fairs
    The local fairs that are held in this district are in Kilconnell and Aughrim. There are seven fairs held in Kilconnell during the year. There is one held on the 22nd of February. The second is held on the 9th of May. Pigs are sold at the February fair and cattle and sheep are sold at the May fair. The next fair is held on the 29th of June, one of the largest fairs in the year. Sheep, cattle and horses are sold at that fair, and on the 4th of August, sheep and cattle are sold.
    The 11th of November is a fair for foals mostly. On the 18th of
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Betty Carthy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Northbrook, Co. Galway