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School: An Gleanntán, Lombardstown

Location:
Glantane, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Colmáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0363, Page 054

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    On the 13th May my father took a colt to Mallow fair.
    He was not long waiting in the street when a buyer came to him and asked "How much for the animal". My father replied "£38".
    The buyer then told him that he would give him £29 but my father would not agree. After about twenty minutes' argument the buyer said that he would give him £34.10 and no more. But my father would not agree. The buyer then said, "Hold your hand, Sir". My father did so and the buyer struck
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Risteárd Pléamonn
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lombardstown, Co. Cork