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School: Bailieboro (C.)

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Bailieborough, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Bean Uí Cheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1011, Page 257

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    ancient horse-fair is held once every year in the 12th August. At one time it lasted for several days. This place was once the site of an ancient castle of the O Reilly Clan. Probably the fair dates back to the 16th century when Muff was the most important place in East Breffni.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peggy Sheridan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Corkish, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Mr O. Mc Guirk
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Bailieborough, Co. Cavan