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School: Clochar na Trócaire, An tSráidbhaile (roll number 13020)

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An tSráidbhaile, Co. Phort Láirge
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An tSr. Ióseph
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    Travelling Folk
    There always have been numerous bands of travelling fold in this district. The best known are the Connors. The men make all kinds of tin cans, pint measures, and lots of other things. They sleep in the open air, are healthy and strong and are generally very good looking. They buy and sell donkeys and it is very funny to listen to them when they are making bargains.
    When they visit a house for alms, the household finds it impossible to meet all their demands. there is another character who frequently visits this district called "Paddy the puzzles" because he
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. daoine de réir aicme
        1. an lucht taistil (~3,023)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Philomena Frawley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An tSráidbhaile, Co. Phort Láirge
    Informant
    Patrick Frawley
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male