School: Killyconnan (B.)
- Location:
- Killyconnan, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: P. Kearney
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- The local fairs are usually held in the towns of Cavan and Ballyjamesduff. Sometimes buyers transact business at farmers' houses. In olden times a fair was held in the village of Stradone on the 24th of June every year but this fair has been discontinued.
There are no local traditions of fairs held on hills in the neighbourhood. The town fair is usually held in a special place in the town. Luck money is usually given when an animal is sold. Money given in this way is called a "luck-penny".
When a bargain is made, the parties concerned show their agreement by striking hands. When an animal is sold it is usually marked with chalk on the flank. The most noted fairs are held on the 14th May and the 12th November every year. Sometimes a special fair is held for the sale of bonhams. This fair(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Andrew Smith
- Gender
- Male
- Informant
- Mr Patrick Smith
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 60
- Address
- Knockanoark, Co. Cavan
