School: Ráth Dubh, An Bhlárna (roll number 8393)
- Location:
- An Ráth Dhubh, Co. Chorcaí
- Teacher: D. Ó Súilleabháin
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- The local fairs are held in Rathduff, Mallow and Donoughmore. Buyers often transact business in the country, and come to he farmers' houses buying sheep, pigs, and cattle.
A fair was held in Blarney and Fairhill but these are discontinued. There is a fairfield in Rathduff and one in Mallow. Toll is paid in Mallow. The toll is twopence on every beast sold.
When a bargain is made they strike hands to show there agreement. When a a horse is sold the halter is given way with him.
A fair is held in Rathduff(continues on next page)- Collector
- John Mullane
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- An Ráth Dhubh, Co. Chorcaí
- Informant
- Mr Batt Mullane
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- An Ráth Dhubh, Co. Chorcaí