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Creggs, Co. Galway
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Liam Ó Breandáin
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    The country-side used assemble for the day. Mirth, laughter, and dancing used to be carried on, from noon until midnight. All used to look forward to the day as it was an annual event. The say used end up in glorious amusements, and many of the patrons used get drunk.
    All used disperse, highly amused after the day's entertainment.
    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
    Angie Kilby
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Creggs, Co. Galway
    Informant
    William Keaveney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Creggs, Co. Galway