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School: Páirc an Chuilinn (Hollygrove) (roll number 15138)

Location:
Hollygrove, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Pádhraic Mac Gleannáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0046, Page 0484

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    (continued from previous page)
    there on the south side of the ditch the snow had melted and fresh kender grass was growing. I strolled up to the high field and imagine my surprize when I saw me bould mare alive and kickin' croppin' the fresh grass on the side of the ditch near the plantation
    Needless to say I told 'herself' the story and brought her out to see the wonder, You would pity her nibblin' here and there for a pick without hair or hide on her. I said to myself 'twas a cryin' pity and that something should be done to cover her against the cold wind.
    I drove her
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
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    AT1911A: Horse's New Backbone
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Pádhraic Mac Gleannáin
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    Hollygrove, Co. Galway