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School: Billeady (roll number 10645)

Location:
Bile Éadaí, Co. Mhuineacháin
Teacher:
Bean Uí Dhálaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0935, Page 100

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  1. Local Heroes (continued)

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    Patrick Farrell, senior
    Lackagh.
    who is still living and could easily mow 1ac and 1rd Irish in a day, some years ago.
    Edward Monaghan (64 years)
    Annagh
    Annyalla P.D.
    can stand on his head on a pint tumbler or on a rigging of a house.
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  2. The Local Fairs

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    The local fairs are held in Monaghan, Castleblayney and Ballybay all in the County of Monaghan. The fairs are always held in towns. Dealers used to buy and sell in the country and it is still done yet.
    The fairs in this county are all held in the village green. When an animal is sold a luck penny is given. This luck penny could be any
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí eacnamaíocha
        1. trádáil
          1. díol agus ceannach (~3,622)
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    English
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    Maisie Mc Vicar
    Gender
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