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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish fairs & markets).
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SAMMANEUKE'S DAY. At Stevenston on 30th October (Ayr. 1845 Stat. Acc.² V. 472).

[Corrupt form of the name of the patron saint of the parish, St Monach, thought to be a disciple of St Kentigern, 5th c.]