School: Doirín Dáimh Dheirg / Dereendafderg (roll number 13469)

Location:
Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Liam Seóighe
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  1. I rise at about eight o'clock every Sunday morning and I prepare to go to eleven o'clock Mass. We meet the people from early mass on our way. When we reach the church all the men are congregated at the chapel gate and the women on the north side of the church. Fr. Diskin then comes through the fields and the bell rings. The men remain outside for a while.
    The church is fairly large and is very pretty-looking from a distance but as you approach you can see it is in need of repair. It is surrounded by trees and is situated about a hundred yards from
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Caitlín Ní Ging
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mhaigh Eo