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School: Tír-Dhá-Ghlas (Terryglass)

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Terryglass, Co. Tipperary
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Seán Ó Gliasáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0530, Page 418

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  1. Brennan on the Moor (another version) (continued)

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    One night he met a packman
    By name of Pedlar Bán
    They travelled on together
    Till day began to dawn.
    The pedlar found his money gone,
    Likewise his watch and chain.
    Later he encountered Brennan
    And robbed them back again.
    (The verses from 5 to the end of first version follow)
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    “Michael Hawkins was a Rapparee of Tipperary in the early part of the 19th century.”

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    1. Brigid Parkinson. 2. Slevoyre, Borrisokane. 3, About 64. 4. Farmer. 5. Slevoyre, Borrisokane. 6. Grandfather. 7. About 50 years ago. 8. Aged about 70 years. 9. Slevoyre, Borrisokane. 10. July 1934.
    Michael Hawkins was a Rapparee of Tipperary in the early part of the 19th century. He visited Terryglass from time to time and lived in a tunnel in Drominagh. He was much sought after by the authorities and any one who gave him lodging was severely punished for this kindness. One night he secured shelter from a farmer of the district who was known to have sold cattle the same day.
    Hawkins would sleep nowhere in the house but in a loft overlooking the kitchen. He was not long in his sleeping quarters when a loud knocking was
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. people
        1. robbers (~423)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Brigid Parkinson
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    64
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Slevoir, Co. Tipperary