School: Doire Liath (roll number 14301)
- Location:
- Derrylea, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Seosamh Ó Cuanaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0107, Page 118
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“Michael Freeley in Brackloon was a very strong man.”
Michael Freeley in Brackloon was a very strong man.
When he was seven years old he carried a bag of flour from the street into the house and when he was about twenty years he carried five and a half cwts. on his back.
Tom Joyce was a great mower. He mowed an acre in less than a day.
Pat Byrne of Gurrane was a very good dancer.
He danced all the old Irish dances.
Martin Quinn and my Grandfather, Red Lyons were the best storytellers in the district. My grandfather was also a good singer.
- Collector
- Eibhlín Ní Leighin
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Corraun, Co. Mayo