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School: Drom Dhá Liag (B.) (roll number 12229)

Location:
Drimoleague, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Donncha Ó Ciardha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0300, Page 388

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    out the money to the men with his tickets. The animals are sent off by train but some buyers send them in a lorry.
    The big fair is held once a year on the 25th of September. It is held in honour of St. Finbarr the patron saint of Drimoleague. On that day buyers would come from afar off. A special holiday is given to the school children of the parish on that day.
    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
    John Harrington
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drimoleague, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mr Timothy Hourihane
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drimoleague, Co. Cork