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School: Corr Odhar (roll number 14701)

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Corrower, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aibhistín Ó Coinnigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0126, Page 397

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    in it and they began to cackle. The people knew that there must be some body in there. They went in and killed St. Martin and drew his blood. That is the reason why the people kill a goose for a feast on St. Martin's Day.
    Written by:
    Rita Cunney,
    Corrower,
    Attymass.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Rita Cunney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Corrower, Co. Mayo