School: Clochar na Trócaire, Baile an Gharrdha
- Location:
- Ballingarry, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Sr M. Treasa
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0500, Page 188
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- (continued from previous page)needles, broaches, scissors and other things besides. Another well known character in Ballingarry is Dan Ryan. His native place is Kilmeedy. He calls about once a week, and is quite satisfied with the modest sum of a penny. He always looks for his supper and he also brings some news with him. Sometimes 'tis news of a death he brings. Mrs Mulcahy lives in Ballingarry in a caravan. She goes around the country very often. She asks for milk, bread, meat and a penny. She has three children and is very poor. Mrs Quilligan comes from Charleville in a horse and car. She has a basket in which she keeps little things(continues on next page)
