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School: Naomh Colm Cille, Craigtown (roll number 171)

Location:
Magheradrumman, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Brian E. Ó Gallchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1116, Page 53

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    Seán Ruadh is another beggar. He is a native of Glenfinn Co. Donegal. He is always very well dressed. He wears a brown suit and a grey cap and a big pair of black boots. He never carries a bag. He gathers money but he doesn't gather anything else. He got the name Seán Ruadh because he has a very red face. he comes round once or twice every month
    Barney Brown Egg is another beggar, that comes to our house. He is a fairly old man with a stoop on his back. He comes to our house once a month. he got the name brown egg because he is always looking for eggs. He has a very bad tongue if you don't give him a couple of eggs. He is
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. people by social grouping
        1. travellers (~3,023)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Mc Elhinney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Glack, Co. Donegal