School: An Bháinseach (C.) (roll number 11965)

Location:
Bansha, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Uí Mheiscill
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    remained like that until the roof fell in and the furniture rotted. I was then brought out in the yard by a relative of the dead man and left there. To this day the local people talk of the time furniture and household things left to go "rake and ruin" out of respect for the feelings of the dead.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Mary Harrington
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    65
    Address
    Foxfort, Co. Tipperary