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School: Ballymahon (B.) (roll number 12690)

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Ballymahon, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Eugene Conway
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0751, Page 232

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  1. Buying and Selling in Olden Times (continued)

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    buying rags and feathers used go about buying in this district, they don't visit the district now. Pedlars go about this district on a fair day and market day, some selling fruit and sweets and more selling articles such as buttons for shirts etc. In this district a sixpenny bit is called a tanner or a kick. A shilling is called a bob. A penny is called a copper.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tom Skelly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballymahon, Co. Longford
    Informant
    James Mc Grath
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    82
    Address
    Ballybranigan, Co. Longford