School: Árd-achadh (roll number 17098)

Location:
Ardagh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Liam Ó Coinne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0148, Page 232

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  1. About sixty years ago there was a family of Barretts living in the townland of Gurteens, Ballina, Co. Mayo. The house is an old ruin now. It is situated in Mr. Gallagher's field. The seventh son was called Dr. Barrett. In the troubled times in Ireland he went out fighting against the English. After that
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    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Joe Haire
    Other names
    Joe Haire
    Seosamh Ó Giorrfhaidhe
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knockanillaun, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    James Doherty
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Cloontykillew, Co. Mayo