School: Cros Chonaill (roll number 8288)

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   they call?
   sit a long while others only come as far as the door, get their charity and then they walk away.
   Q Do they get any food while calling?
   A Yes if they call at meal time, they get some food.
   Q Do they ask a charity?
   A Yes some of them ask a charity
   Q What is the charity?
   A A penny or a few eggs.
   Q Write down any thanksgiving they say?
   A Good luck to you and "May God send a blessing on all you have."
   Q Do they all walk or how do they go?
   A Some walk, some go on caravan and some of the men cycle
   Q Do any people follow them?
   A Yes, some of the young people in the villages follow them from the shops.
   Q Do beggars tell stories, and what do you think about these stories?
   A Yes, some of them tell many stories, but the most of these stories are not true
   Q Do people gather in to listen to their stories?
   A Yes.
   Q What kind of clothes do the men wear?
   A They usually wear an old black or grey suit.
   Q Do the men have a beard on them?
   A Most of the men have a beard on them
   Q What do the women wear?
   A An old frock and an old shawl.

   

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Annie O' Donnell

   Gender

   Female