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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0964, Page 358

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    of peoples' homes. They charge fairly dear for this work. They gypsies have large caravans for travelling around. The common tramps have small vans or carts and some of them travel on foot around.
    The best known tramp as Peter Brady or "Big Brady" as he is more commonly known in this locality. The Gilheaney's are a large family who live in Ballinamore. They come from often to this locality and have been known for many years. Patrick Gilheaney's father was called "Daggons Gilheaney". He was a drunkard but his son is quite respectable and honest.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. people by social grouping
        1. travellers (~3,023)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Mc Manus
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Address
    Gorteen, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Mrs A. Mc Dermott
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    73
    Address
    Gorteen, Co. Cavan