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School: Doirín Dáimh Dheirg / Dereendafderg (roll number 13469)

Location:
Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Liam Seóighe
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    A Letter
    Dereendafderg,
    Sragh,
    Claremorris,
    5/11/37
    Dear Sir,
    I am writing you a letter about how I spend the Winter nights. When night falls I get my books and learn my lessons for the next day. I then spend some time playing cards. The most games I like are "twenty-five", "donkey", "dominoe" and "queen". If we get tired of playing cards we play hide and go-seek.
    Usually some one come in visiting and tells stories of the great men that
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Mc Ging
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo