School: Baile Mhic Citheóla (roll number 14759)
- Location:
- Ballymackeehola, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Seán Mac Giolla Bharraigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0145, Page 186
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- Mary Gertrude Gilvarry
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Rathoma, Co. Mayo
- Informant
- Mr Michael Callaghan
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Rathoma, Co. Mayo