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School: Scoil Naomh Eoin, Bréachmhuigh (roll number 13781)

Location:
Breaghwy, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
A.M. Mac Taidhg
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0089D, Page 16_034

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    is a lot of fairs through the country. There is a few fairs in Belcarra and a few in Doonamona and a few in Ballyheane. A few in Turlough and Keelogues and in addition to all these fairs the cattle-buyers go through the country buying the cattle in the fields. They used to pay earnest long ago but they do not give any now, but they give a lot of money for luck with the cattle when they are baying for them.The seller has to bring them to the station and help to
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bríghid Ní Londragáin
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Séamus Ó Londragáin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Barney, Co. Mayo