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School: Doire Liath (roll number 14301)

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Derrylea, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Seosamh Ó Cuanaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0107, Page 125

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  1. Great Dancers

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    There were also great dancers. Michael McDonnel and Martin Jordan were two great dancers. They were the best dancers in this locality. There are dead now.
    Martin Jordan's son is living in Johnstown and his name is James Jordan.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ní Dallán
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Grallagh, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Bridget Murphy
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    77
    Address
    Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo

  2. Singers and Storytellers

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    There were also great singers and story-tellers. Michael Murphy was a great singer and a great story-teller, his son is living yet and his name is Larry Murphy. Ned Cuslliney was a great singer.
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    History Edit