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Bean Uí Eochagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0995, Page 444

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0995, Page 444

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  1. Buying and Selling (continued)

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    ago he carried his rags in a bag on his back from house to house. He travelled through this district for years. Saturday was never considered a lucky day for transacting any business especially removing into a new house or starting some work. "Saturdays Fitting is a short sitting.
    The Tanner is a sixpenny bit.
    This Shilling is a bob.
    A half note is a 10
    A whole not = 1 pound.

    8.6.38
    Bridget Lynch Clonkeefy
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  2. Kind of Houses Long Ago

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    Language
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    Kitty Ní Ruaidh
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