School: Sheanmore (roll number 16197)

Location:
Sheeanmore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Síghle Ní Dhonnchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0131C, Page 02_054

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0131C, Page 02_054

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  1. A girl came to Bunmore to do a station to the well there. At the same time a pedlar came to Bunmore. He saw the woman making the station and he saw gold rings and bracelets and other valuable things at her. That night he killed her and he took the gold and a Crucifix and the other valuable things that she had from her. He buried her in Bunmore. That night twelve months her husband came to Bunmore to search for
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Location
    Bunmore West, Co. Mayo
    Collector
    Éamonn Ó Cléirigh
    Gender
    Male