School: Walterstown (roll number 10356)
- Location:
- Walterstown, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Proinseas, Bean Uí Cheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0686, Page 182
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- (continued from previous page)was stolen on Mr Butler.
When Mr. Butler missed the shirt he was annoyed. He saw the tracks of the thief on the ground outside the house. Next day Merryman came to the house for an alms and Mr Butler accused him saying "You stole my shirt" Merryman said, "I did not take your shirt. Let Dr Toaler, Lord Athlumney and you sir, come and and put your feet in that track and then the thief will be found out.
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- Collector
- Alphonsus G. O' Kelly
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Monktown, Co. Meath
- Informant
- Joseph Collins
- Gender
- Male
- Occupation
- Farm-worker
- Address
- Monktown, Co. Meath
