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School: Cluain Fhiadh (B.), Carraig na Siúire (roll number 1857)

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Clonea, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Liam Ó Heireamhóin
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    cars. They were called "tea-men," because they sold tea. Another man was called John Eagan. The people called him the "Big pedlar." He used bring all news from house to house and the people used gather in great crowds to hear him. He sold rich pieces of silk and many other useful articles. His price was very low. He used also carry a Violin and he used charge two-pence a tune. He was given a history of the Co. Waterford and he said the Co. Waterford people possessed a noble principle.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. people by social grouping
        1. travellers (~3,023)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Patrick O' Rourke
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    71
    Address
    Glenstown, Co. Waterford