School: Doirín Dáimh Dheirg / Dereendafderg (roll number 13469)
- Location:
- Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Liam Seóighe
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0090D, Page 13_041
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- An old man called at our house yesterday. He was neatly dressed, and he carried an old battered suitcase with him. He spoke quietly.
"Does the lady of the house need any thread or laces"? he asked.
My mother was busy and she did not want any laces. He said nothing, but closed up his suitcase thanked this lady very quietly and walked slowly down the garden path.
I am sorry now that my mother did not buy something from him, he was so quiet and gentle.
Most peddlers who call to our house talk very loudly and force you into buying. He was different. He was quiet and gentle.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Seán Ó Luideánn
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo
