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School: Faughalstown (roll number 9622)

Location:
Faughalstown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Gabhann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0720, Page 027

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0720, Page 027

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  1. The Local Fairs (continued)

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    sold at the cattle fair. Some horses are sold at the cattle fair in Castlepollard but most of them are brought to the November fair in Mullingar.
    Peter Bruton.
    Informant - Mr. James Bruton, Ringtown,
    Castlepollard.
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  2. Hurling and Football Matches

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    In olden times cricket was the game most commonly played in this district but of late years hurling and football are more common.
    In every game it was generally one parish that played
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Josephine Flanagan
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Patrick Flanagan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Whitehall, Co. Westmeath