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School: Ballinacarrow (roll number 13277)

Location:
Ballynacarrow, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Seán Ó Duibheannaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0175, Page 275

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    At that time there were athletic contests; and feats of strength at almost every fair in the country Cycling, running, jumping, slinging the 56 lbs, and climbing the greasy pole, were all favourite events.
    The winners received (nothing) very little for their efforts nothing better than laurel wreaths Sometimes arguments arose as to the best man, and as wine freely flowed at these places tempers were always on edge, and fierce fights followed men were often killed, and disabled.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    A. Coolery
    Address
    Coolaney, Co. Sligo