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School: Dún Amhlaidh (roll number 14614)

Location:
Dunowla, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Gleadhra Ní Fhiachraigh
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  1. The Local Fairs

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    The local fairs are held in Dromore West and at Farneharpy. The fair in Dromore West is held in a fair green and the other fan is held at Farneharpy along the road. Toll is paid on the cattle that are sold. The toll is paid to Mr H Lougheed in the fair green where the fair is held. When an animal is sold the seller gives luck money. The people strike hands when making a bargain over an animal. When a buyer buys an animal he puts some paint on the tail or cuts some hair off the animal's back. There are no special fairs held for sheep, bonhams or horses.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    2. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ada Nic Uait
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Doonbeakin, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Seumus Mac Uait
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    61
    Address
    Doonbeakin, Co. Sligo