School: Clochar na Trócaire, Baile an Gharrdha
- Location:
- Baile an Gharraí, Co. Luimnigh
- Teacher: Sr M. Treasa
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0500, Page 190
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- (continued from previous page)John Coonaghan known as "The Wild Rover" who has no fixed abode comes here too. He plays the molodeon on the street to gather money. John O' Kelly, an old soldier, comes here on several occasions. These people are well known in Ballingarry. The Sheridans come in caravans and remain along the road for about a week. The O' Briens and the Quiligans they are coming around for the past 50 years. The O' Briens and Quiligans generally come together. The Sheridans get the food from the people and they make a fire where they cook for themselves. They are not very poor. They deal in horses. They sell small articles such as tin articles,(continues on next page)
