School: Mount Collins, Mainistir na Féile (roll number 10107)

Location:
Mountcollins, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Coileáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0493, Page 374

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0493, Page 374

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  1. Local fairs are held in Brosna and Abbeyfeale. There is no local fair held now.
    Long ago there used a fair be held in Knock a' Mhargabh.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Calf-dealers (buyers) go around to the houses sometimes...

    Calf-dealers (buyers) go around to the houses sometimes. Yes, this is still done.
    In Abbeyfeale the fair is held in the streets and toll is paid on two fairs (there is a worthy fair held there) in the year. The two big fairs The September fair and the June Fair.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    They spit on their hands and one hold out his hand (seller) and the other strikes it with his hand (buyer).

    They spit on their hands and one
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.