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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Nenagh

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Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
An tSr. Seanán
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0535, Page 143

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  1. Local Fairs

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    Local fairs are held in the town of Nenagh. They are always held in the town. Long ago if a buyer heard of farmers having good cattle he would come to the neighbourhood and buy them. This was much cheaper as the farmers had not to go to town. It is not carried on now.
    Last year it was decided to hold the Nenagh fair on the first Monday of each month. When the farmers sell their cattle and receive the money from the purchasers they give back a few shillings to the buyer and it is known as "luck money." It is counted very mean and unlucky not to give
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Hackett
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Sarsfield Street, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Barron
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    68
    Address
    Sarsfield Street, Co. Tipperary