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School: Cloverhill

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Cloverhill, Co. Cavan
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S. Marcus
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1024, Page 203

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1024, Page 203

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  1. The Local Fairs (continued)

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    The "luck-penny" varies from 1/- to 5/- in the case of cattle.
    Striking hands is used to show agreement when a bargain has been made.
    The buyers have marking material of some distinctive colour to mark the cattle. Each has his own special mark. The material used for marking is called a "keel".
    The halter is given away with the animal sold.
    Ash Wednesday fair is the greatest fair of the year in Belturbet
    The 14th May, 14th August and 12th November are the most important fairs of the year 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