School: Béal Átha Feorainne (C.) (roll number 15653)

Location:
Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Áine Bean Uí Chuillin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0271C, Page 02_044

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0271C, Page 02_044

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  1. There are a lot of fairs all round. There will be a big fair in Ballinasloe and it is called the country fair and sheep cattle and hores and calves are bought.
    A big fair in Ballyforan in October and there a lot of foals in the fair green for cattle and the people give so much a head for the cattle.
    There is a lot of fairs in other's places and markets.
    There is a fair every
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Muriel Donohoe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon