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School: Seefin (B. & C.) (roll number 12874)

Location:
Seefin, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
James P. Byrne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0096G, Page 06_031

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    And other articles. The people welcome the beggar’s to their houses. The people keep the beggar’s for one night in their houses.
    The beggar’s have their own food with them. The beggar’s ask alms at every house in the village. They ask bread and butter, eggs, tea and sugar. When they get alms they say a small prayer for the people. Some of the beggar’s walk from place and some beggar’s have an ass to ride on.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. people by social grouping
        1. travellers (~3,023)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Hughes
    Gender
    Female