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School: Baile Idir Dhá Abhainn (roll number 13196)

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Riverstown, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Ml. Mac Lochlainn
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    price does he want. As a general rule the seller asks a few pounds more than he expects. A crowd will gather round them to make the bargain.
    When the bargain is finished the man marks what he purchased and pays for it. The seller then gives "luck" to the person who has bought.
    There are seven old fairs and five new fairs during the year. The days the old fairs are held the children have not to go to school.
    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
    Nann Quinn
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Rusheen, Co. Sligo