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School: St Bridget's (roll number 13854)

Location:
Doire Mhór, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Máire Uí hOistín
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  1. The Local Fairs

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    The local fairs are held in Westport and in Louisburg. There are ten fairs held in Westport, three of which are old fairs. The old fairs are the New Year's Fair, November's Fair and the 22nd of May, "The Old Fair Day".
    Cattle, Sheep and Horses are sold on new Year's Day. Cattle and Sheep are sold on the 22nd of May.
    November Fair lasts two day. On the first day which is November Eve horses are
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí eacnamaíocha
        1. trádáil
          1. díol agus ceannach (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Áine Ní Oistín
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tamhnaigh Shlinneáin, Co. Mhaigh Eo
    Informant
    Thady Hastings
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tamhnaigh Shlinneáin, Co. Mhaigh Eo