School: Killyon (roll number 7120)

Location:
Killyon, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Brighid, Bean Uí Fithcheallaigh
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  1. In the fields there is a grass called rye grass on which grow little seeds. I say tinker on the first, tailor on the second and so on counting, soldier, sailor, richman, poorman, beggarman, a thief and whatever name falls on the last seed. I am going to be married to
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Joan Keegan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Newtown or Cloneen, Co. Meath