School: Shinrone (B.)

Location:
Shinrone, Co. Offaly
Teacher:
William Mac Mahon
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0819, Page 055

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0819, Page 055

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  4. XML “Travelling People”

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  2. Travelling people still visit the district of Shinrone. It is usually at the end of the week that they come into the village. Some have caravans and others have only canvas tents.
    They usually camp on a big road or on a lane. They always select a nice sheltered green patch a little in off the road to (their) pitch their camps.
    They usually remain about
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