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School: Graiguenamanagh (B.) (roll number 16311)

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Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Micheál Ó Cuanáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0857, Page 301

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    Tinnehinch is situated on the County Carlow side of the river Barrow. In years gone by there were two fairs held in Tinnehinch every month. One fair for the fat pigs and the other for sheep and cattle. A day or two before the fair pig buyers used come from Waterford to Graig. At that time there were no motors or lorries. The way they used to take them was by boats. The pigs were driven down the track line and kept in a creeled space over night. The turbine occupies this space now. On one occasion there did two boat loads of pigs sink on the tide.
    In years gone by there was a fair held in Saint
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael O' Shea
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Mrs Maguire
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    84
    Occupation
    Widow
    Address
    Tinnahinch, Co. Carlow