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School: Ballyburke (roll number 5125)

Location:
Bellaburke, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Micheál Ó Cheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0090F, Page 14_021

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    “Long ago there lived a famous singer”

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    Long ago there lived a famous singer. His mame was Mickel O Malley. He used to sing at dances and wakes. At that time it was the custom to sing at wake's as well as dances. He used to sing at dances about old times and old heroes. He also sang at wakes. The people used to ask him to sing at wakes & when he had a song or two sang
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    History Edit
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Stephen Madden
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killadeer, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Michael Kelly
    Gender
    Male