School: Glynn (C.) (roll number 4602)

Location:
Glynn, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Maighréad Ní Giolla Eoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0883, Page 383

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    also Pat Molloney, a native of Kerry. This man visits this district twice every year. On his first visit here he was poor but now he has an ass and cart which brings him around from place to place.
    He is a very decent sort and on that account he gets a deal of work to do when he comes.
    Mag Good and Mrs Hughes visit us for the patterns, whilst the Connors are daily visitants.
    Most of these folk bring strange stories and news from distant parts some are very talkative and interesting but others seldom speak.
    I would not like to have a life like theirs, and I thank God I have not one.
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