School: Áth Dúna, Gleann an Phréacháin, Mainistir Fhearmuighe (roll number 12542)

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Chimneyfield, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Seán Ó Duinnshléibhe
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    1. agents (~1)
      1. people
        1. secret societies (~18)
          1. Fenians (~141)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Informant
    Seán Ó Duinnshleibhe
    Gender
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  2. bhfuil aon sgeál agat?
    Nín. ( adeirtear i ndúthaigh Déise, agus i Cae Rosa Chomáin)
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    An old man Jerry Desmond aged 88 who died about 40 years ago used the following expression.

    Achadh Bolg
    An old man Jerry Desmond aged 88 who died about 40 years ago used the following expression when anyone would start him (give him a fright or relate a strange tale)
    GOD'S DOMLIKEENS

    "Brass Pin"
    I wouldn't give a "brass pin" for it.

    "Brass farthing"
    "It isn't worth a "brass farthing."
    = WORTHLESS ARTICLES, OR BARGAINS

    "Brass Tacks"
    "Let us come down to "brass tacks"
    = to smaller details, to the foundation, to the plain truth.
    These three are commonly used (?) in the South.
    The "Cork Examiner" uses "brass tacks" frequently in its leading articles, when discussing political issues.
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