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School: Ráth an Bharraigh, Clanna Caoilte (roll number 9067)

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Castlefreke, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Seán Ó Grífín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0316, Page 056

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    in this parish called the Fair Field, but there is in Clonakilty, where a toll is collected: sixpence per head for cattle and ninepence for a car load of bonhams. This money is used for the rent of the field, and is collected by men appointed by the Clonakilty Town Council.
    The fairs of this locality are held in Clonakilty and Ross. In Ross the fair is held in the street.
    There is a big horse fair there on the 26th August.
    "Luck" money is given at the fairs, and depends on the price of the animal: sixpence per bonham; calves half-crown: cows five shillings.
    When a bargain is finished the buyer gives the seller a slap on the palm of the hand.
    The cattle are marked by rubbing paint to them or by cutting the hair with a scissors. The halter is given with the house when sold.
    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
    Informant
    Mr Denis Driscoll
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Knocknageehy, Co. Cork