School: Currans (C.) (roll number 4460)

Location:
Currans, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Nóra, Bean Uí Bhraoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0445, Page 053

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0445, Page 053

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    A few years ago in this locality there was "sheebeen" carried on by an old woman which meant selling drink without Exise (or) license.

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    by the old woman. But when they went in and ordered the drink and she landed a dozen bottles on the counter he got a big surprise. Very lazy he placed the two shilling-piece on the counter for payment. The other fellow carried the stout out on the road to his pal and they both enjoyed a good drink at the expense of the other man.
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    Two old men lived near this locality one time by the names of John Hogan and James Moriarty.

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    Topics
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eily Griffin
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Michael Griffin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    42
    Address
    Killeens, Co. Kerry