School: Gráinseach Ailt an Chaistín (St. Johnston)
- Location:
- Saint Johnstown, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Seán Ó Seanacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1106, Page 55
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- (continued from previous page)It had been held every year prior to that from time immemorial.When an animal is sold a half-crown is always given back to the buyer. This is called a "luckpenny". "To sell a beast" at the end of the "halter" means that you give the buyer no guarantee that the animal is good or healthy. "Never buy a pig in a poke" is an expression which means do not make a bargain without knowing what you are getting for your money. "Never sell your hen on a rainy day." This means:- do not sell things when they are cheapest. When a buyer gets his "luckpenny" he spits on it and puts it in his pocket.When a bargain is made the parties show agreement by slapping their hands together.When an animal is sold it is marked by clipping the hair off near its tail. Sometimes a dealer clips his initials on the beast. Other people mark them with "keel" stuff like paint which the dealer has in a tube.
- Collector
- Netta Hamilton
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Saint Johnstown, Co. Donegal
- Informant
- Robert Porter
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- c. 50
- Occupation
- Merchant
- Address
- Saint Johnstown, Co. Donegal
