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School: Clara (roll number 16116)

Location:
Clara Upper, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Máire Ní Mhathúna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0859, Page 399

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    Tinkers, called Delaneys - a famous Band of Kilkenny Tinkers - still frequent the district. On the eves of the Kilkenny Fairs, they take up residence around. They carry a canvas tent or two, in which they sleep. If the weather is fine, they take whatever food they get in the open. 'Gypsies' in caravans also visit in or around fair days. These tell fortunes and sell fancy little articles which they make.
    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
    Mrs O' Keeffe
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    60
    Address
    Clara Upper, Co. Kilkenny