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School: Gleann an Dúin - Prison (roll number 17042)

Location:
Prison East, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire A. Ní Dhocartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0095C, Page 07_038

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    There is a road from Ballina to Claremorris passing through this district. It was made about seventy years ago. It takes about twelve months to make four miles of a road. First there are two banks built up one on each side of the road. Next there is a coat of large stones put for a foundation.
    If the ground is soft there are whins or bushes put on it. There are whins
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    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. public infrastructure
          1. roads (~2,778)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Corcoran
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Martin Corcoran
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    32
    Address
    Prison North, Co. Mayo