School: Drumandoora N.S. (roll number 12123)

Location:
Drom an Dúdhoire, Co. an Chláir
Teachers:
Liam Mac Aodhaire Liam Airley
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0592F, Page 02_024

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  1. Moll Egan, was a native of Feakle, but she spent most of her time begging from house to house.
    She always carried in her back a bag, containing potatoes, and other articles of food.
    She was a peculiar woman, and hated, to be called Moll, but she liked to be called Mary or Miss Egan.
    The people liked her very much, but she was a great curser, but it was said her
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Hayes
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cill an Aonaigh, Co. an Chláir
    Informant
    Michael Brody
    Gender
    Male