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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0313, Page 116

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    “There was a drought here about 40 years ago which lasted for a couple of months.”

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    There was a drought here about 40 years ago which lasted for a couple of months. The grass and even the bushes withered.
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    “When Timothy Holland's grandfather was growing up (about 100 years ago) a teacher used to spend a few nights in that house each week teaching the Holland's and their neighbours.”

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    Language
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    Informant
    Timothy Holland
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    61
    Occupation
    Feirmeoir
    Address
    Clooncalla More, Co. Cork