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School: Athboy (C.)

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Athboy, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Brighid, Bean Uí Mhácháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0696, Page 403

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  1. The Local Fairs (continued)

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    pig fair in Meath. Navan is the leading local cattle fair in Meath. Mavan is the leading. In Trim there is a special sheep fair held in the month of October.
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  2. The Local Fairs

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    There is a fair held in Athboy the first Saturday of every month and it is generally a big fair. It is held in the principal streets, Main St. Bridge St. and also on the fair green.
    Dealers come from every district buying and selling. It was always held in the town as long as we remember, but long ago it was not
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Lillie Fox
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Martinstown, Co. Meath