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School: Ceann Tuirc (B.) (roll number 14052)

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Kanturk, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Liam Ó Caoimh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0353, Page 690

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  1. Travelling Folk (continued)

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    back, not even parting with them when eating or even sleeping; and Jack Stanton who counted ten before stepping over a stream or before entering a house.
    A few of the present day, "travellers," are, "Sister", so called because of his habit of addressing every one, as "Sister". "Jimmy" a small man who is lame; and he sells boot laces for miles around. He has many interesting stories to tell about his travels.
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  2. Travelling Folk

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    Travelling people visit this district which is situated in the townland of Coolageela, in the parish of Kanturk, Co Cork, at certain times of the year, especially in fine weather, and particularly
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. people by social grouping
        1. travellers (~3,023)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Willie Bourke
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr John Dorney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Coolageela East, Co. Cork