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School: Clochar Lughaidh, Coillte Mághach

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Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0119, Page 86

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  1. Local Fairs

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    The local fair has been held in Kiltimagh for many years. In big towns, there are places known as fair-greens where the fair is held. The fair green is usually near the town. In Kiltimagh they hold the fairs on the street and sometimes when cattle are dear, or there is a scarcity of stock, buyers go out to meet the cattle, and buy them at cross-roads.
    In this town, it is customary for the owners of cattle to pay what is called Custom money or tax to a Custom - man. A
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Regan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cuiltybo, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    John Regan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cuiltybo, Co. Mayo