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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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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0090D, Page 10_038

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  1. The Quietest Hour in the Day

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    It was the quietest hour of the morning. There was no soul to be seen as the morning was very very warm and for that reason the world looked very lazy. Not a sound was to be heard except the crowing of a cock in the distance and the hooting of an owl. Frank thought it terrifying and he longed to live in the city where he would hear the chattering of crowds and the shunting of trains.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eibhlín Ní Dubhthaigh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo

  2. A Market Day

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    Monday is market day in the Square of this West Country town. The clear summer air is above with sound: the bleat of sheep
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