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Ballinasloe October Fair
This is Ireland's, and maybe Europe's, oldest traditional fair, with an annual gathering taking place here since at least the time of the High Kings of Tara.
The main purpose of the fair is the sale of horses, and watching the hundreds of horse dealers gathered with their stock and doing business on the Fair Green is a highlight of the week.
There is also lots more though, music, especially traditional music, is everywhere, there are tug-of-war competitions, bareback riding, show jumping, a carnival and many street traders selling just about anything you can imagine.
It is usually all a bit chaotic to be honest, but great fun!
Photo by SteuveFF
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