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School: Mercy Convent, Granard (roll number 13846)

Location:
Granard, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Sr. Conception
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0763, Page 301

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    During the selling of the cattle there is much excitement of the business. Men gather around shouting and clapping each others hands until the last and best offer has been made, and usually some one steps in and says "Split the difference," so that ends the squabble and the price has at last been reached.
    In some cases luck-money is given usually one or two schillings on each animal. The animals are marked with raddle, this is usually done to sheep, and cattle are clipped with a scissors.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bernadette Murray
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Granard, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Murray
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    45
    Address
    Granard, Co. Longford