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School: Clochar Lughaidh, Coillte Mághach

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0119, Page 238

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    The name of the last travelling woman in my district was Ann McDonnell. She has visited my home for many years, and generally came about twice a year. She was very poor.
    As a rule she had nothing for sale. This woman was a great favourite among the people of my district, and was generally welcome everywhere she visited. She stayed one night in each house. As a rule she had tea sugar, and bread with her given to her by the neighbours as she passed by. She was
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. people by social grouping
        1. travellers (~3,023)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Marion Walsh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Craggagh, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    John Lavin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrowreagh, Co. Mayo