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School: Dubhgharrdha (roll number 14894)

Location:
Doogary, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Seán S. Ó Flannagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0112, Page 22

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    I remember to hear of the old fair of Ballinacostello when I was a little lad about ten years of age. it is said that it used to be a very large one for there used to be pigs, sheep, cows, calves and horses selling in it and publicans came from Balla, Claremorris and all the surrounding towns selling drink, serving tea. The green used to be covered with tents. There used to be great fights at every fair that was held there.
    There were a lot of police there at every fair. The barrack was held in Hugh Fiehallys? field in them times.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Glynn
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Michael Carney
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    71
    Address
    Shanvaghera, Co. Mayo