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Voice of the Traveller - September 2009 - Issue 71
Selected articles of the September 2009 issue of Voice of the Traveller. Click on the images to either see the front page of our selected edition or read an article:
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In this issue: Family matters - An educated choice for the Mongans Barking up the wrong tree? The Rathkeale stump, saintly or superstitious? Gypsy curses and Gerry Ryan Money too tight to mention? Summer wedding photos |
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Education - A Family Affair Few of us ever experience three family members studying for the Leaving and Junior in one year! The Mongan’s of Loughrea are one such family! Voice of the Traveller decided to take a trip West to meet the Mongan's. |
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The tree that left the country stumped Rathkeale, Co Limerick, does not normally make the world headlines. But earlier this summer the town found itself in the centre of an unlikely religious media storm, when some residents reported seeing the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary in a tree stump. |
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Going back to school? Are you an adult who wants to go back and sit your Leaving Cert? Or to study some other course? Make the first step- there are many paths you can follow. |
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Money too tight to mention? The Irish economy is gloomy and everyone is affected in some way by it. But Travellers face some unique financial challenges and concerns. David Lynch spoke to Margaret Deegan from the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) about how people can plan their finances during the recession. |
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Martin Beanz "Any auld excuse will do" |
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Wedding Profile This month's featured wedding is Davey McDonagh and Lisa Lawrence who got married in Maynooth on 20 March 2009. |
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