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School: Rathcarran (roll number 4370)

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Ráth Chairn, Co. Meath
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0697, Page 318

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  1. Local Fairs

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    The fairs are held in the town. They were always held there. Sometimes buyers come and buy pigs or cattle from the people in the country at the farm houses. The pig fair is held on the street and the sheep fair. The cattle fair is held on a special place called the green. There is a fair held in Athboy the first Saturday of the month. When a bargain is being made the men clap their hands. There is a horse fair held in Kells once or twice a year. The big horse fair is held
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Murray
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    c. 50
    Address
    Tlachta, Co. Meath