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School: Moydow, Longphort (roll number 11971)

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Moydow, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Seán Mac Coiligh
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    them, as there were no knives.
    They used to enjoy this dinner.
    The father of the house would get seated at the head of the basket.
    The people of long ago were very strong and healthy. When the Children used to be going to school, they used to put a piece of dry oaten bread in their pockets, and they would be eating that the whole day.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Lizzie Ward
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Address
    Bawn, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Jim Kenny
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lisduff, Co. Longford