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School: Croisín (Crusheen) (B. & C.)

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Crusheen, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Tomás Mac Bruaideadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0593B, Page 16_018

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    Fairs 5-4-'38

    Long ago fairs were held in manny places ,but now fairs are not held in so manny places.Long ago fairs were held in Crusheen, but there are no fairs held there now.The reason is a man or two used to get killed in faction-fights ,they used to be held in a field named bródach it is near a wood.
    The farmers of Crusheen go to Ennis or Gorth with their stock.They have to pay toll,but it is not much only six pence a head.Toll is gathered at gates for the Clare Co.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tomás Ó Raghallaigh
    Gender
    Male