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School: Gortnasilla (roll number 15133)

Location:
Gortnasillagh East, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Thomas Mc Loughlin
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  1. Folklore - The Local Fairs

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    When a bargain is made the parties concerned clap each others hands. When an animal is sold it is marked by clipping hair off its side. There are no local horse fairs except one fair that is held in Carraig-na-Gat in county Sligo on the 2nd February. When an animal is sold the halter is given with it for good luck.
    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
    Bernadette Kelleher
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Gortnasillagh West, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Brigid M. Connell
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    80
    Address
    Gortnasillagh West, Co. Leitrim