School: Inis Bheag (Inch), Inish (roll number 16186)

Location:
Inch, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Beolain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0608, Page 050

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0608, Page 050

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    the young people when they see the gypsies coming as they are anxious to get their fortunes told. They sell lace and other small things.
    Other poor men go about looking for bottles which they sell for two or three pence each. The woman of the house gives potatoes, flour or bread to these poor people.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Gregan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Knock, Co. Clare