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

Location:
Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Liam Seóighe
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  1. Old John hates children. He spent all his life after the children to beat the and argue with them. He often said he hates young children. When he works in the field he is scoulding and cursing the children. He has an apple-bush and I suppose that is what caused all the trouble.
    He never bought a new stitch of clothes this last twenty years. He has a trouser made of a bran-bag and a shirt made of a flour-bag. He has his two hands out in the top of the bag.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eibhlín Ní Dubhthaigh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo