School: Tullyallen, Drogheda (roll number 854)

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Tulaigh Álainn, Co. Lú
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Bean Uí Chonchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0678, Page 022

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    At Bellewstown races, the well-to-do farmers brought carts...

    At the Bellewstown races, the well-to-do farmers brought carts called "Spoke Wheel Carts". There were steps up to them and low wheels on them. Mattresses were put into them, and off they went to the races.
    On ordinary days, the steps were taken off and guards put on, and they were used for farm work around the farm.
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