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School: Drom Dhá Liag (B.) (roll number 12229)

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Drimoleague, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Donncha Ó Ciardha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0300, Page 377

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    ask is, how much does the farmer want for the animal. When they hear the price they offer a much smaller price. The bargain is made in the following way. - the seller holds out his hand, with the palm turned upwards. The buyer then hits the seller's hand with his own, saying at the same time the price of the animal. A ticket is then given to the farmer who is after selling his animal. The price is marked on the ticket. The beast is then taken to the sation and it is taken to the required place in the train.
    In olden times the fair used to be held in the Top of the Rock a short distance from the village. But when the village grew bigger and trains came into used it was condidered more
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Diarmuid Donovan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drimoleague, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mr James Mc Carthy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drimoleague, Co. Cork