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School: Baile Mór Síl Anmchadha (Laurencetown)

Location:
Laurencetown, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Seán Ó Cogaidhín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0055, Page 0179

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  1. Local Heroes (continued)

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    Great mowers.
    Mike Quinn and his two brothers Martin and John were the best known mowers in this district. For a number of years they cut 50 acres of hay for a man named Guinness while engaged at this work they cut on an average 20 acres each per day. A day meant from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m. and walk 4 miles to work.
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  2. Local Happenings

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    Local Happenings
    The burning of Ganaveen Farmyward - Mr. Pollocks - eighteen years ago was the greatest burning in this district. Ganaveen Farmyard was considered one of the finest in Ireland. It was totally destroyed - buildings, about 20 horses, hay and straw. Cause unknown.
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    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    2. events
      1. hardship (~1,565)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    T. Connolly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Laurencetown, Co. Galway