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School: Kilbeg (roll number 11039)

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Robertstown, Co. Meath
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Aodh Ó Duibhgeannáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0709, Page 223

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    There was a famine in 1846 - 47. A lot of people in Ireland died with hunger and bad food. The crops were a failure and food was very scarce. There were families who could not get anything to eat unless some turnips which they would have to steal. They used to boil them with meal. And if they were caught stealing
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peggie Farrelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ardmaghbreague, Co. Meath
    Informant
    John Tully
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ardmaghbreague, Co. Meath