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School: Broadford, Ráthluirc

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Broadford, Co. Limerick
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Siobhán Nic Phiarais
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0491, Page 048

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    “The townland of Kilcoora is in the parish of Raheenagh...”

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    There are ten families and a population of 50. Among them is Dr. O'Shaughnessy who has a flour mill.
    The majority of the houses are slated.
    Mrs Kelly is the only old person in the townland.
    The chief occupation of the people is dairying and the rearing of cattle.
    The land is dry and productive.
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    “My townland is called Farrihy, which means watching.”

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    My townland is called Farrihy which means watching.
    There is a population of about ninety.
    There are 18 families in Farrihy.
    There are three old people there at present
    There are seven slated houses and ten thatched ones.
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    Language
    English
    Location
    Farrihy, Co. Limerick
    Collector
    Con Grogan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Farrihy, Co. Limerick