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School: Gleann an Dúin - Prison (roll number 17042)

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Prison East, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire A. Ní Dhocartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0095C, Page 07_064

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    Balla is a place where some fairs are held each month. The seventh of November is the biggest fair in this town. There is a fair green at the end of the town but it isn't big enough so the cattle are allowed all through the streets. At those fairs there are cattle, horses, sheep and donkeys sold.
    There is an old story told about the Balla fair. It is said that this fair was held at Brise
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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)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Corcoran
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Corcoran
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    32
    Address
    Prison North, Co. Mayo