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School: Baile Dubh (2), (B.)

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Ballyduff, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Seán Ó Murchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0634, Page 432

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  1. Local Fairs

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    The local fairs are held in fair fields and in towns. Many years ago fairs were held in Ballyduff. When cattle are sold money is given to the person who buys the cattle as luck money. When a bargain is made the person who is buying strikes the man's hand who is selling to know is he satisfied.
    In some places toll is paid on the cattle. When a buyer buys cattle he puts a scissors; mark on them or a raddle mark. When cattle are sold the halter is given to the buyer with the cattle. Special fair are held each month.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Hickey
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyduff, Co. Waterford
    Informant
    Mrs Hickey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyduff, Co. Waterford