School: Ballinatone, Rathdrum

Location:
Ballinatone Lower, Co. Wicklow
Teachers:
Miss Stuart Miss Campbell
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0921, Page 014

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0921, Page 014

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  1. Tinkers come to the houses in twos and threes begging and trying to sell things made of tin, mats or lace. The travel in spring-drays or caravans and camp beside the roads. They usually come before a fair and the same families come every time. The steal things often.
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