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School: Cúige na Mainseár

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Quignamanger, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Antoine Mac Amhaghladha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0162, Page 222

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  1. How the People Lived Long Ago

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    How the people lived long ago.
    Long ago the people were much stronger than at present day. They used to get up at about 6 o'clock and go out working. They used to come in again at about 9 0'clock and eat some Indian meal porridge and buttermilk on it.
    Then they used to go out again and come in for dinner at about 3 o'clock. They used to have plenty of fish and potatoes. Then they used to have their supper at about 10 o'clock. The people sowed about 3 or 4 acres of land.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Pádraig Ó Niadhóg
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Bunree, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Annie Newcombe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballina, Co. Mayo