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School: Na Tearmoinn (C.) (roll number 8932)

Location:
Tarmon East, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Margt. Meskell
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0403, Page 423

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    The travelling folk or tinkers as they are sometimes called are to be seen in this district. The families that are to be seen most often are the O'Briens, the McCarthys and the Falconers. Big Bob and his wife have a large family but still they are happy and cheerful.
    They live in caravans and when they wish to go from one place to another the caravans are drawn by horses. They go from one house to another to get food and clothing for themselves and their families. They make saucepans and they sell them.
    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
    Nellie Wallace
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tarmon West, Co. Kerry