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School: Gráig (2) (roll number 3402)

Location:
Graigueadrisly, Co. Laois
Teacher:
M. Ní Laighean
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0829, Page 074

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  1. Local Fairs

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    The fairs are held in town in the principal street. The one which is the widest is the one chosen for the purpose. Two or three days before some fairs it is usual to see cattle buyers out through the country buying cattle from farmers at their own houses especially during Winter and Spring. One day in every month is appointed for the fair and it is held on a different day in each town. When the cattle are sold the buyer gets abut two or three shillings on each beast for luck. This amount is arranged according to the value of the cattle. In olden times fair days used to be regarded as holidays or days for sport. Musicians and singers used to attend and many people used to attend and
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Sherman
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kyle, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Joseph Sherman
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kyle, Co. Laois