School: Edmonton (roll number 8100)

Location:
Edmondstown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Mrs O' Brien
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0728, Page 039

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0728, Page 039

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    The people had names for all the coins long ago and we hear them still. A half penny was called "a make" a sixpence a "tanner" a shilling a "bob" a pound a "quid" and a five pound note a "fiiver". It was considered unlucky to sell milk on May day. Markets were mostly held long ago. These markets were held in Killucan and Delvin but they are not held there now. There are accounts of Huxters shops in this district yet.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Áine Ní Lorcháin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonlost, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Patrick Larkin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clonlost, Co. Westmeath