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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 12_024

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    his mother + brother were going away to the big city + he had to stay at home with his grandfather. He bit his lips when he saw them packing, but his mother tried to comfort him: "Never mind she said, I will send you a present + I hope it will bring you good luck. If it does you will be a lucky boy"
    After they had gone he helped his grandfather with the wooden blocks for his work as he was a picture-frame maker. He carved + decorated them with the likeness of mountain flowers + he sold them in the sityies, thus
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Síghle Ní hAodha
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo