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School: Bilboa (roll number 11331)

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Bilboa, Co. Laois
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Muriel Collier
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  1. The Local Fairs

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    The local fairs are held in the towns of Carlow and Bagenalstown. They are always held in towns. the buyers often transact business in the country. In days gone by they used to hold a fair at crossroads but they never held a fair at farm-houses.
    In the town of Carlow there is a special place call the Fair Green where fairs are held. A toll of 3d per head is paid on cattle entering the Fair Green. The money thus collected is claimed by the County Council.
    When the cattle are sold "luck-money" is given by the seller to the buyer. this is commonly called "luck penny.
    The amount of luck money
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    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
    Elizabeth Burroughs
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clogrenan, Co. Carlow
    Informant
    Mr William Burroughs
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    45
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Clogrenan, Co. Carlow