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School: Killashandra (C.) Convent

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Killashandra, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Sr. M. Cornillius
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0984, Page 240

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    12-5-'38
    Folklore.
    Travelling Folk.
    There are two classes of travelling people which visit our district namely tinkers gypsy. The tinkers are very poor and live in canvas huts on the road side. They generally sell wire brushers and light time ware while the (woman's) women folk beg from house to house for all kinds of food and are generally not very welcome. The gypsy (travelling) travellers come in caravans whenever big fair days are held. The women folk sell mats, flowers, and lace, while the men assist each other selling larger articles such as chairs, tables big and small. They generally remain for a few days. There are also travelling musicians who play the violin or accordian. They remain for one day. The people like to hear them.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. people by social grouping
        1. travellers (~3,023)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maura O' Reilly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killashandra, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Mr Smith
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killashandra, Co. Cavan