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School: Gort na Mara (Seafield) (roll number 11565)

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Donaghintraine, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Bean Uí Ghathaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0168, Page 077

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    James Glamor Dunowla was the champion dancer of the district. Every Sunday a dancing competition was held at Hanley corner(cross-rads west of Seafield N.S.). A cake was the prize received by the best dancer. James who was known as "The Pride of Dunowla" always won the cake. Hence the popular saying "he takes the cake" meaning he excels. Miss Kivlehan's mother was second best dancer but never succeeded in "taking the cake".
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Miss B. Kivlehan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    89
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    Carrowmably, Co. Sligo