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School: Lorg an Iarla (roll number 13590)

Location:
Lurganearly, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
E. Ní Choilldubh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0942, Page 139

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    Our local fairs are held in Castleblayney, Newtownhamilton, Crossmaglen, Keady and Ballybay.
    These fairs are held once every month in each town. Castleblayney is the first Wednesday of every month. Newtownhamilton is the last Saturday of every month. Crossmaglen is the first Friday of every month. Keady is the second Friday of every month. Ballybay is the third Saturday of every month.
    The farmers drive their cattle to the fairs. They stand there to their customers come. They ask what price are they looking and then the dealer bids a price, for instance
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr J. Powell
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    54
    Address
    Drumacrib, Co. Monaghan