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Dear Ann,
Good to hear from you.The house you visited three years ago was once a thatched cottage! I
think Gus's father added the second storey and Gus added an extension years later.
Gus's father Michael had a travelling shop, a horse and cart.The cart is still there
after all those years. Gus took over from him and eventually got a truck.They also had a
little shop in the shed beside the house. The house was always a hive of activity, with
people coming and going throughout the day.
I will ask a cousin of Gus for some more information.She lives close by.Also I will
contact some of Gus's family for some more.
Your grandfather was one of thirteen, as was mine. At that time there were three families
in the village with thirteen children in each. All living in very small cottages,
haven't times changed!
I will be in touch,take care
Enda