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School: Knocktopher (roll number 7033)

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Derrynahinch, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Séamus Mac Éil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0848, Page 183

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  1. The Local Fairs

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    The fairs mostly attended by people in this district are Thomastown, Kilkenny and Callan which are held monthly.
    There is a fair held in Hugginstown twice yearly, the twelfth of May, and the twelfth of November.
    The fairs are held in a field not in the street and a toll is collected, about four pence or sixpence on each animal.
    When a beast is being paid for the seller usually gives a few shillings called "luck penny".
    The buyer usually says "hold out your hand". When sealing the bargain.
    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
    Mary T. Heaslip
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Mrs Heaslip
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny