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School: Sean-Mhachaire (roll number 17015)

Location:
Shanvaghera, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Máille
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0108, Page 340

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    There are not many tramps in this district. Long ago there were a lot of tramps going about here. There is one who goes about this district regular. Her name is Ann Loftus. She is an old woman. She goes into every house along the road for a charity. She carries a can with her and into that she can put the eggs that the people give her.
    Another tramp who goes about here is Tommy Touhy. He goes about from house to house for alms and the people give him eggs and then he prays for them.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. people by social grouping
        1. travellers (~3,023)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Christina O' Brien
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Meeltran, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Delia O' Brien
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    50
    Address
    Meeltran, Co. Mayo