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School: Cluain Taidhg (Clontead), Achadh Cóiste (roll number 14023)

Location:
Clontead More, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Mhurchadha
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    and two or sometimes four is given for cattle. When a bargain is made between a buyer and seller they show their agreement by having a drink together.
    When animals are to be sold they are marked with paint or mud or sometimes a piece of hair is clipped on their backs. The halter is always retained by the seller except on the sale of horses or bulls. The greatest fairs of the year are those which are held on the months of April and September. Sheep and bonhams are sold on the second fair day. There are no horse fairs held in Coachford and the nearest one to the local people is that which is held in Macroom.
    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
    Kitty Creedon
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Looney
    Relation
    Relative (other than parent or grandparent)
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Knockaneowen, Co. Cork