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School: Darley

Location:
Cootehill, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
A. Newburn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1018, Page 001

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1018, Page 001

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    Tuskey Paddy Anderson because he has 2 very big teeth.
    Shake Paddy McConnon because he shakes hands when he is drunk
    Boots Brian Clark because he cleans boots in the Court view Hotel
    Spanish Onion Frank Krouse because he was born in Spain
    Gudgeon Tom Pilkington because he always wears clogs
    Snags Pappy McMullen because he is always sneaking around
    Doodle Jemmy Smith
    Frisco Joe Lytle because he was in San Francisco
    Giant Tom McConkey because he is big and fat
    Blackthorn Mary Dinniver because she lights the fire with blackthorn bushes.
    John Go. John Connels because he used to drive horses and he would say ''Go''
    Fusty John Hand.
    Paddy the Rag. Paddy McCabe because he collects rags.
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