School: Ballyhurst, Tipperary (roll number 4562)

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1. Fairs - The Fair of Kilfeakle

   

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   There used to be a fair held in one of Mr. Garvin's fields long ago. The people used to come from all parts of the country. A dispute started between the Hogan's of Greenane parish of Tipperary and the Hickey's of Bansha. It used to be held on the 6th of July every year. There used to be a lot of enjoyment there. They used be preparing for about a week before it would take place.

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   Topics

   1. activities
      1. economic activities
         1. trade
            1. buying and selling (~3,622)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   John O' Donnell

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   13

   Address

   Ballyhusty, Co. Tipperary

   Informant

   Patrick O' Donnell

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   42

   Address

   Ballyhusty, Co. Tipperary

2. Fairs

   

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   The fair starts in Tipperary about 5 o'clock. The fair is held on the Main street in Tipperary. All classes of cattle from yearlings up ten year olds are sold. The yearling cattle are usually bought by farmers. The older cattle are sold for exports. There is one fair for cattle sheep and pigs and there is a special day for horses. Names of cows such as goons, and polly cows, roam cows, and Hereford cow's, and Dexters. Names of horses such as a colt a cob, and a filly. When a man is buying a horse the owner canters the horses up and down the

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