School: Killymarley (roll number 15398)

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1. Present Day Travelling Folk (continued)

   

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   of tay", "a sup of milk", "a lock of sugar" and so on, into the bargain. They usually have some pitiful story to tell of a man in the hospital or a wee sick child.

   Sometimes they trap rabbits and birds and steal corn, potatoes and other things. Usually they move on from the place of encampment at the end of a few days, but if they get troublesome the Guards will disperse them. About thirty years ago some of these travellers were known to the people and would stay a night or two in a house before continuing their travels. They were welcomed by the people for they usually brought a great deal of news with them. These travelled singly and got their food in the houses of the people.

   

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   1. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. daoine de réir aicme
         1. an lucht taistil (~3,023)
   2. earraí
      1. éadaí agus suaitheantais (~2,403)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Ethel Gillanders

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Baile Mhic Fhearbáin, Co. Mhuineacháin