School: Seandrom, Ráth Luirc (roll number 11499)

Location:
Shandrum, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Eibhlis, Bean Uí Bhriain
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    in quoting price, balance sheets of creamery, and cheque received for pigs. Most of the farmers have received but very elementary education but are fairly [?] of terms as the Daily paper is in almost every home and read with ane dity.
    Murder cases, inquests - The bail and its [?] are the chief topics discussed re- paper. Otherwise one seldom hears any discussion beyond - price of milk - fairs etc., and the lengthy discussion that arises re- sale of pigs cows etc - would astonish a city man.
    Boys and girls are "hired" as soon as - and often before they have "finished Year" usual [?] 24 Jan. to 24 Dec., and it is almost impossible to get either boy or girl to remain at farmer's house during Xmas, so
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    Language
    English
    Location
    Newtownshandrum, Co. Cork
    Collector
    E. O Brien
    Occupation
    Teacher