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School: Sgoil Naoimh Conaill, Na Gleanntaí (roll number 15467)

Location:
Glenties, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Cathal Mac Duibhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1051B, Page 01_005

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    the Joyces the Stokes and the McKeans and have no fixed abode. They come in caravans with a number of horses and donkeys.
    When those travelers come they go from house to house selling lace. This lace is called by the people Jipseys Lace because whosoever buys a shillings worth will get their hands read.
    Some of the local travelers ask alms and a meal while others sell clothing and shirts and dresses. These tramps are welcomed, and people buy
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eoghain Ua Baoghaill
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Glenties, Co. Donegal