School: An Scairbh (C.)

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Máiréad, Bean Mhic Eoin
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  1. The tribes of the tramps and tinkers are yet to be seen in Ireland.
    Such as the Bourkes, Ceaseys, and Cartys. It is said that the Ceasy's come from Galway and big Bridge Ceasy is known all over Clare. This old lady is an awfull drunkard and she is always and she is always in Clare. She has a son in the band in Galway and he has a fine pay. All the Ceasys are terrible for fighting and when they get drunk they are put to the barracks.
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. people by social grouping
        1. travellers (~3,023)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Gertie Scanlan
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Scanlan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    52