School: Staghall
- Location:
- Staghall, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: G. Mc Govern
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“In almost every town a fair is held once a month.”
In almost every town a fair is held once a month. The fair consists of cows, calves, horses, pigs and sheep.
A fair is held in Belturbet on the first Thursday of every month.
A fair is held in Ballyconnell on the eighteenth of every month.
The cattle are sold on a place called the fair green. The pigs are sold on the street.
When a beast is sold the purchaser marks it with a marking - pencil or with mud.
When making a deal the buyer and seller slap one anther's hands.
The seller usually gives some money back. This is called "luck penny"(continues on next page)- Collector
- Susan Scollans
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Drumbrughas, Co. Cavan