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School: Ráth Coille (roll number 15705)

Location:
Rathkell, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aindrias Ó Mórdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0149, Page 202

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    town.
    There used be a monthly fair held in Rakestreet some fifty-five years ago but it was discontinued on account of the new fairs being established in Crossmolina.
    At this fair cattle and sheep only were sold.
    The fairgreen was situated where Mrs Judge's shop and stables are.
    The man who owns the fairgreen collects customs from those who sell their stock but anyone who does not sell is not expected to give anything.
    Mostly all the time luck-money is given unless the animal is sold clear to pocket. The luck-money on a
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    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
    L. O' Malley
    Gender
    Unknown
    Address
    Killeen, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Michael O' Malley
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killeen, Co. Mayo