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School: Kilcornan (roll number 2911)

Location:
Moig East Glebe, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Maidín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0503, Page 447

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0503, Page 447

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  1. Hurling and Football Matches (continued)

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    was hand-ball, bowling , weight-throwing, etc. played as outdoor amusements. - Hand-ball and weight throwing were very much in vogue in this district long ago.
    Where were these games played?
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  2. Buying and Selling

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    Buying and Selling.
    Were shops there in the olden times? - No.
    Had people to go to the nearest town to make purchases? - They had.
    Was buying and selling carried on after Mass? - It was.
    Is this still practised? - No.
    What articles were sold in this way? - Potatoes, turnips, plants and apples.
    Was money always given for goods? - No.
    Were goods ever bartered in the district? - They were.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
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