School: Baile an tSratha (roll number 17014)

Location:
Ballintra, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Séarlus S. Ua Baoighill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1031, Page 191

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1031, Page 191

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  1. (continued from previous page)
    I speak off lives between Dromore and Rossnowlagh. This is about two and a half miles west of the village of Ballintra.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. Micky Mulharter is a farmer and “Warble Fly Inspector” residing in Ballymagroarty. This man is a staunch republican and during the troubled times was interned in different camps for over two years.
    In his release he returned to his native place where he got a hearty [Irish words; not transcribed] from old and young.
    He tells many stories about “life in Camp.” Micky is a man much thought of in our district as he can cure many ills both in man and beast. This he boasts of as being a gift which he had inherited from his ancestors.
    Micky is a good sport and takes a keen interest in football, and cycling. At a concert held
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Pearl Gorman
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballintra, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Mr Hugh Gorman
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    48
    Address
    Ballintra, Co. Donegal