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School: Bundoracha (roll number 14331)

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Bundorragha, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Siúbhán Bean Uí Bhúrca
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    In the 16th century a very rich man lived in Westmeath by the name of Charles OMahony. At that time this country was ruled by the English and there was no respect what so ever for the native Irish people. The Irish people had no say in the ruling of the country and they were very often routed out of their homes and lands and English men planted there instead. Charles OMahony was one of the Irishmen who suffered at that time; he was
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    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. jokes (~6,086)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mairéad De Búrca
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Micheál O h-Oireachtaigh
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    68
    Address
    Tawnyinlough, Co. Mayo