School: Doirín Dáimh Dheirg / Dereendafderg (roll number 13469)

Location:
Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Liam Seóighe
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  1. Mainland of Europe = The continent of Europe.
    Trains of Captives = Crowds of Prisoners.
    Civilizers = People who preach the true religion to Pagans.
    Fighting Hords = War-like tribes.
    Of great ability = Great learning.
    Devotion to their work - They loved their work.
    Unarmed and defenceless = They had no weapons & they could not guard themselves.
    Often Hostile - Often unfriendly.
    Save the knowledge = Except all they knew.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    English
    Collector
    Eibhlín Ní Dubhthaigh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo