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School: Rathowen (2) (roll number 14645)

Location:
Rathowen, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Matilda Scott
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  1. The Local Fairs (continued)

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    horses are sold on the same day.
    On the morning of the fair there is a great commotion in the house, if there are a couple of men to be got out.
    The woman of the house has to get up at 3 or 4 o'clock and get the men's breakfast ready.
    The cattle are generally very wild through being disturbed and driven from the fields and there is a great noise until they get started on the road to the town.
    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
    Informant
    Thomas Denniston
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clontymullan, Co. Longford