School: St Bridget's (roll number 13854)

Location:
Derrymore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire Uí hOistín
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  1. (continued from previous page)
    There was a man named McLoughlin and he lived near Leenane. He had a nick name "Biseach" and he used ramble from village to village. He was a good runner. He ran the Bianconi from to Westport. He was in Westport before the Biancoi. He was a good lilter also. When he used to go to the houses and he would lilt for the people to dance.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Seán M. Ó hOistín
    Gender
    Male