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School: Lios Leacach (B. & C.) (roll number 12732 / 12733)

Location:
Lislackagh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire E. Uí Einrí
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    "Cholera in the dock"
    At that, the judge rushed out of the court and all the people after him. Word was sent to his people that he was dead because any one who would get cholera would only live a few hours.
    The people had a wake for him at home as they thought that he was dead.
    There was a woman of the name of Mrs Shiel out looking after cattle by the lakes near Pontoon in Foxford.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Foxford, Co. Mayo
    Collector
    Kathleen Moore
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrowcanada, Co. Mayo