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Staghall, Co. Cavan
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G. Mc Govern
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0971, Page 073

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    “In almost every town a fair is held once a month.”

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    In almost every town a fair is held once a month. The fair consists of cows, calves, horses, pigs and sheep.
    A fair is held in Belturbet on the first Thursday of every month.
    A fair is held in Ballyconnell on the eighteenth of every month.
    The cattle are sold on a place called the fair green. The pigs are sold on the street.
    When a beast is sold the purchaser marks it with a marking - pencil or with mud.
    When making a deal the buyer and seller slap one anther's hands.
    The seller usually gives some money back. This is called "luck penny"
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    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)
        2. agriculture (~2,659)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Susan Scollans
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drumbrughas, Co. Cavan