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School: Doire Bhaile

Location:
Derryvally, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
S. Mac Uilis
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0939, Page 018

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  3. XML “The Local Fairs”
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  1. The Local Fairs (continued)

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    an animal is sold. This is rechonciled at about sixpence in the pound.
    When a bargain is made the buyer and seller strike hands to show their agreement.
    An animal is healed when sold, but sometimes mud is rubbed on the flank.
    A halter is given away when with a horse when sold.
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  2. The Local Forges

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    In my parish are three forges, two belonging to Pat Rafferty and one to a man named Keenan. The latters father was a smith. One of Rafferty's forges is in Rockcorry village and the other is on the Cootehill road about a mile and a half from Rockcorry. Keenan's is near the Monaghan Road station.
    As one come straight from Rockcorry market house the first thing that catches the eye is a
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Anna Stewart
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Swan's Cross Roads, Co. Monaghan