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

Location:
Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Liam Seóighe
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    When I took up the paper this morning I saw a paragraph in it and this is what it said "The body of an old was discovered late last night on the Aill road about three miles from the town of Westport. Marks were found on the body and it was thought that the deceased must have been struck by a passing vehicle. A suitcase containing threads and laces were found near the remains which were removed by the Guards to the County Hospital."
    I do wish now that we did buy something from him. He was so quiet, so gentle.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Seán Ó Luideánn
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo