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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0273, Page 222

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    There were but few shops in this district in former times. Although there were shops in it most of the people used to go to the nearest town to do their shopping. Long ago buying and selling was carried on, on holidays but it is not carried on now.
    Sugar, tea and all kinds of groceries were sold. Money was always given for goods but labour was not given. Sometimes goods were given on "tick" until the people would be able to pay for them. The markets used to be held on Saturdays and in the nearest town.
    There are no account of dealers and pedlars who used to visit the district in former times. The names of coins that are gone out of use, are the crown farthing, four shilling piece.
    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
    Patrick Finn
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tully, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    Thomas Finn
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    56
    Address
    Tully, Co. Roscommon