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School: Ballylongford (C.) (roll number 11019)

Location:
Ballylongford, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Cáit, Bean Uí Bheoláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0402, Page 106

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  1. The Famine Times Story

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    In some part of West Kerry a farmer was sitting by his fire one winter's night when a knock came to his door. On opening the door he was confronted by a young man who asked him for food and shelter for the night. The farmer kept him until he was well able to travel again. The guest thanked him and said he hoped to be able to repay him some day.
    When the times improved the young man become
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. the great famine (~4,013)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ella Enright
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballylongford, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Maurice Enright
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballylongford, Co. Kerry