School: Scoil an Churnánaigh, Caisleán Nua Thiar
- Location:
- Newcastle, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Pr. Ó Fionnmhacháin
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- The Fair.Long years ago the fairs of this district were held at a place known as Ballymena. The right old name was "Baile An Aonaig" or the town of the fair. Ballymena is situated about 2 1/2 miles outside the town of Newcastle West.The people came from all parts of Munster to see those old fairs. All sorts of sports and merry-making were carried on there. All the chiefs of Munster were there.The fair at Ballymena is never held now. Since the towns of Newcastle West, Rathkeale and Abbeyfeale sprung up - the fairs at Ballymena died down. There is not a field in Newcastle West to hold fairs in. They are always held in the middle of the town.The sellers pay "tolls" to certain(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Joseph Mc Carthy
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Newcastle, Co. Limerick
- Informant
- Maurice Mc Carthy
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Newcastle, Co. Limerick