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School: Convent of Mercy, Athlone

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Baile Átha Luain, Co. na hIarmhí
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Sr Regis
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0749, Page 110

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    given when a sale was made. Animals were marked with a scissors, if a knife was used, the person was prosecuted and fined. The fair was also a time of match-making. The prospective bride and grooms and relations met and discussed the business.
    This folklore was collected from Mr. Martin, Excise St., Athlone.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí eacnamaíocha
        1. trádáil
          1. díol agus ceannach (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Martin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Sráid an Mháil, Co. na hIarmhí