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School: Áth an Lín (B.), Baile an Gharrdha (roll number 9632)

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Aughalin, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Michael de Búrca
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0489, Page 177

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    “There once lived in Ballinoe a man named Michael Moran nicknamed "White Mike".”

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    There once lived in Ballinoe a man named Michael Moran nicknamed "White Mike". One night there was a dance held in his house and people from all parts of the parish were gathered there. Out in the night they had a collection to which everyone subscribed and great was their delight when they found that they had the price of a half tierce of porter. Cars were very scarce at the time and they could get no way to get the half tierce. At last "White Mike"
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Míceál de Bhailís
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knockaderry, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Riobáird Ó Cuain
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Feirmeoir
    Address
    Knockaderry, Co. Limerick