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School: Eslin (roll number 10026)

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Eslinbridge, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Pilib Mac Aonghusa
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    There was once an old Bachelor, and he did not know how he would get a wife. Of course he didn't mind of getting a housekeeper; or anything; but he didn't know how he would get the money for to have a good time.
    He at last thought that he would put in an advertisement in the paper, and thought he might happen on some good moneyed woman. Then when he had done it he thought of some plan
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Jason Doonan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Tulrusk, Co. Leitrim