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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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    “If we are a few minuted behind time some people will be late...”

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    At ten past five I am back in the garage. I count my cash an tickets and hand them into the cashier. The rest of the day is mine. I am free until six in the morning. Then my noisy alarm whirs the daily routine will begin again.
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  2. A Roadmender Tells of his Experiences while Working on the Road

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    Often I have a laugh at those who think they know more about the weather than I do. Martin Dolan, the philosopher, who lives back there said that we were in for great heat. We'll have more rain before might a mic" said I "and you had better go home for your coat". Divil a drop we'll
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eibhlín Ní Dubhthaigh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo