School: Moydow, Longphort (roll number 11971)

Location:
Moydow, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Seán Mac Coiligh
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  1. The most remarkable man I know is Patrick Donlon.
    He was a great farmer and he would have six cattle to sell every month and he also was a great footballer.
    He was a great storyteller, because he often told me a story.
    He is about four years dead.
    He lived in the towns land of Meelkenagh,.
    He was a very funny man.
    He also reared a great family.
    When he was a young man he would go to every football match in the county.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Keenan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    12
    Address
    Toneen, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Mrs Keenan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Toneen, Co. Longford