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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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    My teacher told me this story a couple of months ago. A deadly disease called cholera broke out in Ireland many years ago. At this time a man named Martin Boland of Foxford was discovered plotting against the Government and was put to jail. His trial was about to come off.
    His solicitor came to him in jail and said that he had only one chance
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    Language
    English
    Location
    Foxford, Co. Mayo
    Collector
    Delia Moore
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrowcanada, Co. Mayo