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School: Clochar na Trocaire, Cinn Mhara

Location:
Kinvarra, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Siúr M. Bernadette
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0049, Page 0331

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    half past four so as to have a good stand for their stock. Sometimes it is very inconvenient for the town's people because, the farmers often put their stock standing on the doorsteps of the houses and then the owner of the house has to keep the door closed.
    The farmers who have good stock are usually not kept long waiting until a buyer comes along and buys the stock. Sometimes there is a lot of bargaining before the stock is bought. When the buyer goes up to the farmer and asks the price of the stock the farmer might name a price too high so there is usually a lot of arguing before the bargain is made.
    When the farmers have
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peggie Regan
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    John Joe Conneely
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    35
    Address
    Kinvarra, Co. Galway