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

Location:
Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Liam Seóighe
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    that come into our house speak loudly and try to force you into buying. When he was gone I was very sorry that I did not buy some thread from him because he was very quiet and gentle.
    There was a photograph in the paper this morning and this is what it said. "The body of an old man was discovered late last night about three miles from Ballinrobe near the village of Newtown. Markes on the body indicate that the deceased was knocked down by a passing vehicle. A suitcase containing thread,
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Síghle Ní hAodha
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo