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School: Johnstown (roll number 877)

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Johnstown, Co. Meath
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Miss H.C. Hickie
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  1. Dan O'Connell and the Little Boy

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    Daniel O'Connell was once rushing through the streets of Dublin to attend some important meeting. A young street urchin barred his way asking for alms.
    Oh said O'Connell I haven't time now but the next time I meet you I will give you something.
    All right sir said the youth darting off.
    A few blocks further on the same youth stood before him. You sir said he.
    O'Connell at once saw the cleaness of the youth gave him a shilling calling him a true son of Dan O'Connell.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Isn't this a Good Story

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    Garrett Reilly works on the estate of a lady named Mrs Fowler. Last year one of Garrett's daughters got married and Mrs Fowler graciously attended the wedding and breakfast.
    The bride displayed her presents - among which were a pair of hansdome lamps - to her distinguished guest.
    Reilly said she had yon lamps like that when you got married?
    "No maam" said he when I was married it was a rush meaning of course a rushlight.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
        1. Daniel O'Connell (~175)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Garrett Reilly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilcarn, Co. Meath