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School: Knockcommon (roll number 16549)

Location:
Knockcommon, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Sighle Nic Aibhsc
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0684, Page 080

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    When cattle are sold luck-money is given according to the man's generosity. The man who gets it spits on each coin and puts it into his pocket. Sold cattle are distinguished by a slight mark of a cattle-scissors on their backs.
    When show cattle are being sold usually the halter is given away, but in an ordinary fair the rope is kept. Special fairs are held for sheep and horses.
    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
    Maureen Lenehan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Gilltown, Co. Meath