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School: Balrath (roll number 9770)

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Balrath, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Uí Oirghiall
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0738, Page 083

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0738, Page 083

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  1. A Funny Story (continued)

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    the middle of the lake the swan says "Get off now.". "I have no notion," says Paddy. The swan's wings almost hit the water and he thought he was finished. Suddenly he gave the swan a box in the ear. Soon his brother Tom was beating him as hard as ever he could. So Paddy's midnight ride was all a dream.
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  2. The Local Forge

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    There is only one black Smith's forge in this locality. Moran is The Smith's name. The forge is said to be there for over a hundred years. It is situated at a central position at a meeting of three roads. One of the roads
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Millie Smyth
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Balrath, Co. Westmeath