School: Raharoon, Droichead Banndan (roll number 12921)
- Location:
- Ratharoon West, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Máiréad Ní Shúilleabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0313, Page 230
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“Bandon fair is held every month on the first Tuesday and Wednesday.”
Bandon fair is held every month on the first Tuesday and Wednesday. It is held in the square.
The buyers give back a cheque to the owner, they keep "luck". When the cattle are sold the buyer says "hold out your hand" he then strikes the palm with the palm of his own hand and says "sold again".
The buyers mark the cattle with a scissors. They cut off a bit of hair. Others mark them with paint.
There are two big horse fairs in the year. One in February and the other in August. They are called the Big Horse Fairs.
Halters are given with horses. It is not usual to give a halter with cows.
Buyers sometimes go from house to house buying stock.
Tolls are not paid in Bandon fairs.
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