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School: Ramelton

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Rathmelton, Co. Donegal
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Seán Ó Domhnaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1085, Page 333

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  1. History of the Tinker Tribes in Co. Donegal

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    if obtainable would be very interesting. As far as I am aware the County is divided into three areas and a special clan allotted to each area
    (1) The Hanlons and Dohertys in North West Donegal - They live here in Ramelton and have children attending the Remelton N.S. They are a tough crowd & it is impossible to get any folklore from them. They are very guarded anything pertaining to their affairs. In addition they are very superstitious.
    Mr John Hanlon, Back Lane, Ramelton, Co. Donegal is a gold mine of folklore provided anyone can get it.
    (2) The McGinleys as far as I am aware are allotted to East Donegal.
    Mr Owen McGinley, Carrownaganagh, Milford, Co Donegal is I hear, well versed in Folklore.
    (3) The McGrorys and ORourkes are allotted to West and South West Donegal.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. people by social grouping
        1. travellers (~3,023)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John O Donnell
    Gender
    Male