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School: Mullingar (Pres. Convent) (roll number 934)

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Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Sr. Colmcille
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0735, Page 092

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    Cock-fights were forbidden by the law.
    It was a usual pastime long. It used to take place in lonely places as it was punishable by law. People use to come from far and near to it some walking and others cycling. They searched the place at about 3 o'clock in the morning. Places where they used to take place are Cullion, Slanemore, Multyfarnham and the Hill of Freamhain.
    It would take place in a large field clipped tightly for the purpose
    Cocks which took
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maudie Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Rathgowan or Farranshock, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Jim Mc Hugh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Springfield or Spittlefield, Co. Westmeath