School: Bracknagh (2)

Location:
Bracknagh, Co. Offaly
Teacher:
S. Mac Giobúin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0800, Page 126

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  1. The local fairs are held in Portarlington, Rathangan, and Monasterevan. The town fairs are held on the streets. Luck money is given when an animal is sold and it is called the "luck penny" When a bargain has been made the parties concerned show agreement by striking hands. When an animal is sold he is marked with an X or some people just put a stroke on its hip. When he is sold the halter or rope is generally given away with the animal. The big fairs are held in Tullamore, Portarlington and Edenderry.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brigid Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballinowlart North, Co. Offaly
    Informant
    Mrs Annie Walshe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonsast Lower, Co. Offaly