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School: Easgéiphtine (C.) (roll number 2040)

Location:
Askeaton, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Mhic Eoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0503, Page 122

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  1. The Patron Saint of Askeaton (continued)

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    They are called that because long ago every Sunday morning and evening people used to pray there.
    One day a woman washed clothes in the wells and they dried up and removed to "Lough Gorm" the blue lake.
    Written by :- Peggie Foley Told by her father Milltown.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. The Askeaton Fairs

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    The Askeaton fairs are held in the streets of Askeaton. They are held every month. Long ago a fair used be held in Stonehall once a year. The fairs are held in a special fair place. There is always luck-money given when an animals is sold it is called toll.
    The cattle are marked with raddle and by chipping on the side of the the animal. There is not any special fair for the sale of sheep bonhams or cattle.
    Written by - Peggy Foley Milltown
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    2. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peggy Foley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Milltown North, Co. Limerick