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School: Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler (roll number 11321)

Location:
Towlerton, Co. Laois
Teacher:
L. Ó Broin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0839, Page 088

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    People still travel from house to house selling things. They charge a fair price for their articles. Mrs. Brian is the most common in this district. She comes every Monday by car. She gets her goods in Dublin and is welcome everywhere. All the people buy from her.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. people by social grouping
        1. travellers (~3,023)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen B. Wade
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Garrendenny, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Gertie E. Atkinson
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Monavea, Co. Laois