School: Doire an Daimh (Derrindaffe) (roll number 10976)

Location:
Derrindaff, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Foghludha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0410C, Page 09_043

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  1. Local fairs are held in Listowel and in Abbeyfeale. They are always held in towns. The buyers often transacted business in the country long ago usually at farmers' houses. The town fairs are usually held in the streets. When an animal is sold luck money is given to the buyer. It is usually called a "luck penny" and consists of whatever the seller likes to give. When a bargain
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Buckley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Toor, Co. Kerry