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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Cluain Meala

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    called halt over a bridge. After about two hours rest the commanding officer said "Fall in". Charlie, thinking the officer ment to fall into the river said "Geacus, sir we're not such fools, Fall in yourself".
    Jerry the Flutar.
    Jerry the Fluter was a tall man. He earned his living by doing the barrel trick.
    To take part in the game one paid three pence. When all was collected Jerry got into the barrel while his son gave out clubs. Then Jerry bobbed up and down in the barrel. Who
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. people by social grouping
        1. travellers (~3,023)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Mc Carthy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clonmel, Co. Tipperary