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School: Stuacán (roll number 14051)

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Muingwore, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Bríd Ní Mhiadhaigh
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    Long ago the people had no pens like what we have now. They had quill pens. Those pens were made of strong goose quills pointed at the top like a scallop and split. The scribes did most beautiful writing with those pens.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Delia Donegan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Tullylin or Ballyfeenaun, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Mrs P. Donegan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tullylin or Ballyfeenaun, Co. Sligo