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School: Taobh Breac (roll number 15227)

Location:
An Taobh Breac, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Donnchadh E. Mac Congáile
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1098, Page 155

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    round this district. His name is “John Mac Keown” He had a little tin box with him he was selling little brushes and combs. He said “he was from Ennis in Co Cork. He used to have a van and an old horse. Now he is travelling on foot.
    Charlie Kelly is an old man who came from Stranorlar. He always comes to our house on a Sunday. He is always looking for horse hair.
    Patrick Anderson from Ballybun is a pedler. He has a pack of clothes on his back. Patrick Bryne is another pedler he goes round selling tea.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen Doherty
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Egglybane, Co. Dhún na nGall
    Informant
    John James Doherty
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Egglybane, Co. Dhún na nGall