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School: Drumconrath (B.) (roll number 16143)

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Drumcondra, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Patrick Cassidy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0712, Page 047

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  1. Proverbs (continued)

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    You can't take wool off a goat.
    It is no use throwing apples into an orchard.
    People in glasshouses should not throw stones.
    A fat kitchen makes a lean will.
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  2. Buying and Selling

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    20-6-38
    Shops were not very common in olden times and people had to go to the nearest town to buy their goods.Buying and Selling was not carried on after Mass.
    Money was generally given for goods but sometimes the farmer exchanged eggs with the shopkeeper for goods.Labour was now and then given in exchange for goods. the words connected with buying and selling
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Farrell
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clonbartan, Co. Meath