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School: Naomh Colmcille (roll number 16047)

Location:
Aghamore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aindrias Mac Aodhagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0112, Page 255

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    met the man going to the town.
    The best mower in the district was Roger Folliard, of Coonaha North. One time when he was in England, himself and three other men, were mowing, to see who could have the most done in the evening. The man whom they worked for, was watching them. When it began to get dark, Roger had half an acre more than the others mowed.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Folliard
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolnaha North, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Folliard
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Coolnaha North, Co. Mayo