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School: Moyne (C.) (roll number 13990)

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Moyne, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Bean Uí Tháibh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0767, Page 116

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    The local fairs are held in Arva, Granard, Cavan, Longford, Drumlish and other towns near us. The fairs are mostly held in towns. It is said that buyers transacted business in the country and also at farmers' houses. This custom lasted only a few years. My Father told me that there were two hills near Killeshandra where fairs used to beheld and that they are held there yet. There are special places for horses sheep cattle and pigs are sold. The bargain is made by clapping each other on the hands
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen Duffy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Fihoragh, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Bernard Duffy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Fihoragh, Co. Longford