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School: Ballinagh (C.)

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Bellananagh, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
M. Ní Chonchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0990, Page 137

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    was very scarce and if a man bought say about six pigs he would not be paid money but would be given some other animal in return. Long ago there were only two fairs in the year. When an animal is sold a luck penny is always given.
    There was also great fairs held in Crossdoney in which dealers usto to come from all parts to buy all kinds of stock. This fair was always held on the street. The big fair is always held in Cavan.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary A. Galligan
    Gender
    Female