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School: St Bridget's (roll number 13854)

Location:
Derrymore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire Uí hOistín
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    There was once a man living in Gleancaon about twenty years ago. His name was Paddy Reilly he was a great jumper He would leave a stick on two men's shoulders that were six feet in height and jump over it. He is dead now. The Lord have mercy on his soul.
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ní Raghallaigh
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Michael Reilly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Laghta Oughter, Co. Mayo