School: Doirín Dáimh Dheirg / Dereendafderg (roll number 13469)
- Location:
- Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Liam Seóighe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0090D, Page 12_007
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- An old man called at our house yesterday. He was neatly dressed, but his shiny sleeves and battered shoes told a story, and he carried an old battered suitcase with him. He spoke quietly.
Does the lady of the house need any thread or laces? he asked. My mother was busy at the time and she did not want any thread or laces. When I told him so he closed his case and thanked me ever so kindly. He walked slowly down the garden path. Most of the pedlars(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Síghle Ní hAodha
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo
