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School: Cullahill (C.), Rathdowwney (roll number 13137)

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Cullahill, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Mrs Baird
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0830, Page 311

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    if bargains are reasonable, the fair lasts for four or five hours, but it usually is over about noon.
    When men are splitting a bargain, they spit on their hands, and then they strike one another's hands. When a bargain is made the buyer usually gives a half crown to the seller. This money is called 'Luck-money'. The amount of the Luck-money given depends on the generosity of the person, but it is usually the above mentioned sum.
    The sheep fairs in Cullohill about fifty years ago took place in Mr. Pat Lalor's field, and for this reason, it is now called 'Lalor's Fair Green'.
    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
    Sheila Lalor
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cullahill, Co. Laois