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School: Corlatallon (roll number 12096)

Location:
Corr Leacht Taláin, Co. Mhuineacháin
Teacher:
Mrs Atkinson
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0959, Page 391

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  1. Short Reminiscences by an Old Lady of the District

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    Old Houses.
    So much fowl being kept by a rural population originated in the erection of what is familiarly known as the "half door". This helped to keep the hungry poultry coming in to annoy the housewife or "bean a' tighe" while engaged in her domestic duties.
    Strange Animals.
    This same informant remembers seeing an animal in Drumcaw Lough as big as a horse - ducking in the water early in the morning
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Gibson
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    85
    Address
    Corr na Craoibhe, Co. Mhuineacháin