slevins

Updated: June 22, 2026

I'm ruined all out smashed down and broke horse and foot; there's the Slevins that wint to America, an' I lost more than thirty pounds by them." "I thought," replied Hacket, "they paid you before they went; they were always a daicent and an honest family, an' I never heard any one speak an ill word o' them." "Not a penny, Harry."

William Carleton - The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine: Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of: William Carleton, Volume Three

No, no, Katty! it's not altogether for the sake of Father Philemy, but I wouldn't have the neighbors say that I was near and undacent; and above all tilings, I wouldn't be worse nor the Slevins for the same set would keep it up agin us long enough."

William Carleton - The Station; The Party Fight And Funeral; The Lough Derg Pilgrim: Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of: William Carleton, Volume Three

"Well," proceeded M'Clutchy, without a single observation, "did you call on the Slevins?" "Yes, sir; they're ready." "The Magonnels?" "Not ready, sir; but a pair of geese, and two men on next Thursday and Saturday. On Friday they must go to market to buy two slips." "Widow Gaffney?" "Not ready, sir; but that I may never die in sin, a 'cute shaver." "Why so what did she say?" "Oh, Mr.

William Carleton - Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent: The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two

"'Faix, all stout except my father, that has got a touch of the toothache. When did you hear from the Slevins? "'Sally was down on Thursday last, and they're all well, your soul. "'Where's Sally now?

William Carleton - The Ned M'Keown Stories: Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of: William Carleton, Volume Three