School: Urlingford (B.)
- Location:
- Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Seán Mac Coitir
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0869, Page 271
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- There were very few shops in olden times. They were situated in the main streets and trade was mostly confined to the one business. In the lanes were numerous industries, such as shoemakers, tailors, blacksmiths, chairmakers, weavers and carpenters.
People had to go to the nearest towns to make purchases, and they carried butter and eggs in baskets a long distance.
The bartering of goods was practised for a certain period. Labour was given in exchange for goods. Some words were connected with the about as "Swop" "change" "Fick" "Credit" Boot".
It was considered unlucky to work or transact business on New Years day, Easter Monday and Good Friday.
The markets were always held in in the Square and are still held there. Accounts of Hucksters, Pedlars and Dealers are becoming very rare. In former days this class of person travelled to the country with pins, needles, thread lace and got(continues on next page)
