School: Maghcromtha (B.)
- Location:
- Macroom, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Deasmhumhna
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“Beggars or "travelling men" were common some years ago, and afforded the only means of communication in many cases between relatives in distant parishes.”
Beggars or "travelling men" were common some years ago, and afforded the only means of communication in many cases between relatives in distant parishes.
There are a few still. They are treated with respect, and a line is drawn between them and the ordinary tinkers or tramps.
They have regular "rounds", and there are certain houses which give them lodging for the night. I know several in this locality. Some put these beggars in a barn or outhouse, but I have seen them put on the "settle" in the kitchen.
Money is not given them as a rule, but potatoes, meat, flour etc.