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 19_030

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    and bonhams. When people sell cattle they usually get what is called "luck" such as five shillings or a half-crown. A rope or a halter is generally given except on a young horse. When two people are selling or buying they usually strike hands. When cattle are bought mud or raddle is put on their backs as a mark. The hair sometimes is cut off with a scissors. The biggest fairs held is on the 13th of May, and on the 28th of October. There are some people
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Willie Clifford
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Trienearagh, Co. Kerry