School: Clandouglas, Lic Snámha (roll number 10380)
- Location:
- Clondouglas, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Bean Uí Sheanacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0412, Page 117
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- There is in the country a certain class of people travelling around from place to place, some in Caravans, others on foot, to beg or earn a living. These people are commonly termed tinkers. Some of these people go around in bands such as the Coffeys, Sheridans, and Faulkners, others by themselves such as "Jimmy the Fool" as he is usually nicknamed, Tinker Lynch and many others.
Some of these people are very rich. The Sheridans are noted for their knowledge of horses. They are very keen judges, and usually make a good profit in their dealings. They travel about in Caravans, and are usually camped in the vicinity of a town where a horse fair is about to be held.
On the contrary, some of these people are very poor and only make out a "hand to mouth existence". They travel about from house to house, begging and depend on the generosity of the people. They carry bags with them usually slung to the back to carry their alms. They sell them when they come to the nearest town and with the money they are able(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Tim Cronin
- Gender
- Male
