The conversation begins with a description of Tom Bracken`s school days after which he went on to work as a farm hand.and later on the canal boats. Tom gives a great account of life on the barges, and all the work involved. The interview continues with a discussion on the Emergency period and on his time cutting turf and building bog roads. He finished with a story about the local priest, a story which contained a supernatural element.
TOM BRACKEN, AGE 95, PULLAGH
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€10.00 – €15.00Price range: €10.00 through €15.00TOM BRACKEN, AGE 95, PULLAGH
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Additional information
| Type: | MP3 |
|---|---|
| Audio series: | Offaly county, second series |
| Bitrate: | 128 kbps |
| Download time limit: | 48 hours |
| File size(s): | 64.29 MB |
| Number of files: | 1 |
| Product ID: | CDOF02-64 |
| Subject: | Working on the barge boats |
| Recorded by: | Jim Kenny |
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